TSE Reunion

[Doom]

"Oh, looky here. Seems our target has taken refuge in this library here." Mused a thuggish man peering through a pair of binoculars.
"Oh? I guess we can't open fire on such a peaceful location, but she can't hide for long." Replied a crouched man turning over a coin in his fingers.
"What's our course of action, then?" Asked the first.
Shifting a pair of sunglasses, Doom cleared his throat, scanning the library's entrance. "You obviously didn't pick up on her ally. She's got someone of particular skill looking out for her...." He whispered.
"Hmph. Skill? What, is he a killer? A trained body guard?" The crouched man asked.
"Worse. He's a full fledged Russian." Doom answered, pulling a Barrett M9 from his holster and attaching a silencer. "He works for GRU, if I'm not mistaken."
The man holding the binoculars chuckled, lowering them. "Let's say we move in and deal with him, then?"
"Not so fast, Slice. This man won't hesitate to mercilessly tear you limb from limb if you'd so give him reason. He's always had a strong distaste for Americans......" Doom held up the handgun, examining it carefully. "X-ray, we'll need a diversion. Casualties are restricted, and no vandalism......at least, keep the damage under a million dollars this time."
X-ray frowned, looking up at Doom. "Psh. You never let me have any fun, do you?"
Doom lowered his glasses and returned his look, scowling. "Get to it, before I get angry."
Scoffing, X-ray stood and casually walked to the ledge of the rooftop, looking to the streets. With a small hop and 180 in the air, he caught the side of the building and began to descend, climbing down and dropping from dangerous heights. Now on the sidewalk, he walked out of sight.
Slice, glancing over the edge, shot a puzzled look at Doom. "It's a little risky to give him that much creative license, don't you think?"
Doom shrugged, glancing at his watch. "Meh. How much havoc could he possibly-"

Floosh!
*don't criticize my choice in onomatopoeia*

Doom looked to a massive burst of flame two blocks away, sighing. "Dammit. That boy is more trouble than he's worth." He spun around, descending down the stairs.

[Sparrow]

Sparrow had just begun to give an answer when she was cut off by the distant sound and shock wave of the explosion. She looks to the plume of fire and smoke,
"Well, I can't say yes, but I can't say no either..."
Meanwhile Malvion has watched the explosion from a much better vantage point. He tilts his head and spots the agents on the roof of a nearby building. After fluffing his feathers out in a show of distaste he takes to the air, eventually landing on the sill of the window Sparrow is watching from. Quickly he taps on the glass before setting down and roosting.
Sparrow nods after getting the warning,
"Malvion says we're being watched."
She glances back to Ivan,
"What do we do now?"

[Sweetheart]

Romanov felt the shock of the explosion as well, causing him to bump into the stack behind him. To Sparrow's question, The Russian shrugged, "Not sure. We can hope that they won't try anything to the building. I'm guessing they want us, or you at least, alive. So, we could plan an ambush." Romanov studies the second floor area. It consists of mostly bookcases, with a few tables upon old computers are connected to. "Hmm." Romanov hums to himself, "We could fool them into thinking that you give yourself up, and come up here to negotiate. I could possibly take out one or two." He pulled out the stolen Glock from his pants, reinserting the magazine with a satisfying click. He pulled back on the top, forcing an empty shell to fly free.
"It's probably our best shot."

[Sparrow]

"How do we contact them to say I give up?"
Sparrow asks tilting her head.
"I left my blank white flag at home."
She steps away from the window in thought, though questioning the plan wasn't one of them.

[Sweetheart]

"I do have one idea..."
Romanov grabs a note from one of the tables, along with a pen, and scribbles down on it. He sets the note in a copy of War & Peace, looking like a bookmark. The Russian takes aim, and throws the book, busting through the window. "That should get their attention." Romanov said.

[Doom]

As the glass shatters, Slice looks up from where he stood, looking to Doom, who stood in the path of the flung projectile. Doom, walking toward the library, snatches the book from the air without breaking stride. He looks over the book, then slides out the note. He opens it and chuckles after reading it. Tossing it aside, he motioned for the cautious Slice to follow him inside.
"No need to worry. They've given up without a struggle." Doom mused.
"Doom, you've said yourself that they won't go down without a fight. I'm certain it's a trap." Slice warned.
"Cool it, Ackbar. There's no need to worry." He raised the cuff link of his coat to his mouth, then said, "X ray. Come in. Infiltrate the second floor of the library secretly. Do not allow yourself to be spotted."
A voice chimed back, "Yes sir!"
Doom arrived at the entrance and casually walked inside, finding that several of the library's patrons were leaving to investigate the sudden fire. He grinned, pulling his trench coat over his weapon to conceal it.

[Sparrow]

Malvion takes off in flight when the glass breaks. Not trusting a landing he begins to circle the building. Looking it over high and low.
The head librarian refused to leave her post, but also did nothing to interfere with the group that was coming in.
Sparrow, a bit nervous about how the plan may go, returns and continues to stand by an unbroken window. Thinking if she sat at a desk they may think she is armed. She does her best to maintain a calm composure. However she finds she'd much rather be back in Mongolia running from that creature then here. Animals were frightening, but people were much more so.

[Doom]

Nodding at the steadfast librarian as he passes, Doom ascends the stairs with Slice following behind.
He raises his cuff link and whispers, "What's your status?"
X ray responds, saying, "I'm currently just below a windowsill at the library's second floor. Preparing to enter."
"Wait right there, X ray. I'd like to turn away any attention from the windows before you come crashing in. Wait twenty seconds, then ascend and infiltrate." Doom ordered.
"Affirmative. X ray out."
Doom lowered his cuff and quickened his pace up the stairs. He arrived at the second floor, spotting a somewhat nervous Sparrow staring out the window. He claps his hands together, laughing casually.
"My, you certainly do pick the most interesting places to hide." He said in a sarcastic tone. "Personally, if I was fleeing the CIA, I'd pretend to be a cadaver at the hospital just a few blocks away."
X ray counted off fifteen, sixteen, seventeen......

[Sparrow]

Sparrow jumped slightly at the sudden laugh from behind. She glances back, not moving from the window.
"Well, .... I was short on time. Plus the library is a nice enough place. Hospitals are all germ ridden." she says the last part with distaste.
As Malvion rounded a corner he spotted the agent under the window. Surprised he hovers in place for a moment before falling into a dive, aiming right for the agent. In a flash he descends upon X ray; flapping, clawing, and pecking at his face and eyes in attempt to protect his master and comrade.

[Sweetheart]

Romanov ducked out from behind the cover of the bookstacks. He pointed the Glock 18 at both Slice and Doom. The Russian hesitated a moment, thinking Doom looked slightly familiar, then shook off the feeling. "Weapons, on the ground, now." he commanded.

[Doom]

"Bird? Bird!?!?" X ray shouted as Malvion attacked. Gripping the ledge with one arm, he swatted and kicked at the rampaging raven. "Shoo! Be gone, you demon!"

Doom grinned smugly, removing his own Glock and tossing it to the floor. Slice did the same with a hateful expression.
Doom chimed, "My, it has been some time. How's Russia been, Ivan?"
Slice shot him a confused look, but said nothing.

[Sparrow]

Malvion continues his attack, but after the third swat nearly sends him falling he notices something. He lands on the ledge next to X ray's hand and makes a knowing cooing sound while looking down at him. Directly after he starts pecking at the hand holding him to the ledge.

Sparrow sidesteps until she is standing behind Ivan. She stays silent, not seeing any reason to interrupt.

[Sweetheart]

Romanov's tries to stay the same, but a hint of curiosity creeps in. "Who are you? Some old agent? Sorry, but I can't say I remember you."

[Doom]

Doom, holding his hands to his side, casually walked toward Romanov, Slice shooting him a look of disbelief.
Doom mused in a perfectly calm tone, "My, it really has been a long time. I'd say we've known each other far longer than our professional years." He laced his fingers, still slowly approaching. "That is, I know a thing or two about you. Things that wouldn't show up in our meticulously constructed files.....things of a certain....Rarity." His grin widened, and he halted, now much closer to Romanov and Sparrow.

Bringing his other hand up, X ray cursed and spat as he tried to shimmy away from Malvion. "Birdbirdbirdbirdbirdbirdbirdbird! Dammit bird!"

[Sparrow]

Sparrow kept silent, not knowing what the crumbduckingkootinie was going on.

Malvion keeps up the attack, but is quickly getting worn out. Then however an idea strikes him. He lands on the ledge and side steps to follow the agent. When over him again he bows his head and caws before turning around and dropping a bird bomb.