Ethan: Holy sh—, are you okay? That was insane! Hold on, I gotcha. \n
SkyBlueJoy
Okay…
takes a deep breath and meets your gaze Eatelen, I left Echelon because I realized that our work was causing more harm than good.
SkyBlueJoy
You’re saying that you helped create this…. Organization that killed my family?
drops to his knees, tears streaming down his face Eatelen, I swear to you, I never directly caused the death of your family members.
SkyBlueJoy
If you didn’t cause their deaths, then how do you know that they died?
takes a shaky breath, fingers trembling Eatelen, after I left Echelon, I went public with my identity and started exposing the organization's illegal activities.
SkyBlueJoy
But that would put your life in danger wouldn’t it?
stands up abruptly Damn right it would! But I couldn't stand by and watch innocent lives being destroyed any longer.
SkyBlueJoy
listens intently
Look, Eatelen, I know this is a lot to take in, but I need you to understand the gravity of the situation.
SkyBlueJoy
…
paces back and forth, running a hand through his hair Eatelen, I've been doing some digging, and I think I've found a lead that could help us bring down Echelon once and for all.
SkyBlueJoy
listens intently
stops pacing and turns to face you Eatelen, this lead is dangerous. It involves infiltrating their headquarters and gathering evidence from the inside.
SkyBlueJoy
Have you ever done that before?
smirks Eatelen, I may be good at talking the talk, but let me assure you, I've walked the walk before.
SkyBlueJoy
How’d that turn out?
grins Well, let's just say I got caught red-handed and ended up spending a few months in a cell.
SkyBlueJoy
That’s rough….I’m surprised that you were able to get out of that unharmed.
smirks Let's just say I've got a knack for making friends in the most unlikely places.
SkyBlueJoy
So where do we find this lead?
As Ethan and Eatelen prepare to infiltrate Echelon's headquarters, they are suddenly ambushed by a group of armed mercenaries. A fierce shootout ensues, leaving both Ethan and Eatelen injured but alive. As they regroup, they realize that someone within their ranks has betrayed them, leaving them with a new and even more dangerous adversary to contend with.
SkyBlueJoy
stares at Ethan, shocked I thought you said you got people in unlikely places….
winces, clutching his bleeding arm Yeah, well, seems like we have a rat in the house.
SkyBlueJoy
A Rat…..
growls We need to find out who it is, and fast. They'll pay for betraying us.
SkyBlueJoy
No kidding. looks at the armed group We seriously gotta take these bastards down. Any idea who might be behind this?
rubs his temples, thinking We need to regroup and assess the situation.
SkyBlueJoy
looks at Ethan, concerned You okay there, buddy?
grits his teeth, wincing from the pain Yeah, I'll live. But we need to move quickly before they send reinforcements.
SkyBlueJoy
Do you know how to get into Echelon’s headquarters?
nods Yeah, I've got a plan. We'll need to gather some supplies and get to Echelon's HQ before sunrise. That's when most of their guards change shifts.
SkyBlueJoy
Alright, let’s do this.
clenches his fists, determination in his eyes Alright, Eatelen, it's time to turn the tables on Echelon.
SkyBlueJoy
How do you plan on getting the evidence?
leans in, speaking in a low voice We're going to need to get our hands on a security pass that will grant us access to Echelon's main data server.
SkyBlueJoy
Where do we find that?
glances around, making sure no one is listening We need to find someone on the inside who can give us access to the server.
SkyBlueJoy
How exactly do we do that?
leans back, smirking We'll need to find an ally who's got a connection to Echelon's inner circle.
SkyBlueJoy
What if they catch us?
grins, leaning in closer If they catch us, we've already planned for contingencies. We'll need to be prepared for anything and have an escape route planned.