At The Rook

(Bell, Sev, Marshall, Woods, and Felix are all gathered at The Rook)

Marshall: Sevati Dumas has returned with Bell, so we're two for two. I returned from Munich with Felix Neumann. Neumann's cut from a different cloth. A brutal stasi enforcer and a tech genius. Used to be a pain in the CIA's ass. That was before he gave the middle finger to the stasi and defected to west germany. Neumann claims he's moved on from a life of violence. Doesn't even arm himself anymore. But one way or the other, he couldn't turn down a chance to stick it to the CIA once again. He'll get that opportunity soon. He's gonna try to break into Langley's network... And find out where they're holding Russell Adler

(Bell and Marshall are outside the safehouse)

Marshall: Still haven't warmed up to that "Sev" yet. But, hey, at least we didn't get killed in our sleep

(Marshall pats Bell's shoulder before the two head inside)

Marshall: Neumann's been crankin' all night, already got something. Come on

(The group heads over to Felix Neumann in the safe room)

Woods: All right Neumann, care to share?

Felix: Please, call me Felix. We are all friends here

Woods: Yeah. Of course

(Felix prints out a paper from the printing machine)

Felix: Russell Adler is in your Washington D.C. black site...

(Felix puts the paper on the review board, next to the intel on Adler)

Felix: The subterranean one that went into operation almost three years ago

Marshall: D.C. black site?

Felix: There are blueprints as well. It is located underneath Capitol Station. I assume you are aware of this?

Marshall: ...

Felix: I see... Well, it includes a small maximum security wing... that is where you'll find your prize

Marshall: We need a game plan. You're in, right Sev?

Sev: I wouldn't be sitting here if I wasn't

(Woods rolls outside)

Marshall: I'll take that. Neumann - Felix. I need a way into that black site

Felix: I'm still investigating vulnerabilities

Marshall: Good man. Let me know when you got something, okay?

Woods: Great work back in Avalon, Bell

Bell: Thanks

Woods: Pick up some smokes while you're in D.C., yeah?

Bell: Sure

(Bell and Woods bump fists)

Sev: Bell

Bell: What's up?

Sev: Thank you for helping me with the Avalon job. Your support is appreciated

Bell: That job seemed personal for you

Sev: The Guild took me in as a child. An orphan on the streets of Morocco. They became my family. And provided a vision for what I could become. A weapon. I was happy to protect them. To kill for them... Until one day they betrayed my trust. That was it

Bell: Betrayed your trust, eh? They'll even stab their greatest asset in the back?

Sev: Someone died because of me. Undeservedly. That's all I feel like saying about that

Bell: That's fine. I won't pry

Sev: Thank you

Bell: So how much do you know about Pantheon?

Sev: Not many rumors in Avalon get past me. One involved this group you're after. Supposedly the Pantheon is in bed with one of the factions, but I don't know who. Adler thought it might be the Guild, but that doesn't appear to be the case. Whoever it is, maybe it'll be clear in time

Bell: Maybe... Talk later, Sev

Sev: Yep

Bell: Felix. Do you have the camera ready?

Felix: Ah. If you are looking for your camara, I'm afraid you've come to the right place. My apologies for not informing you in advance

Bell: What are you... doing to it?

Felix: Just a few modifications... Primarily the addition of a miniaturized RF transmitter and, of course, a more powerful battery. It won't last forever but it should be sufficient for our purposes

(Sev walks over to Felix)

Sev: Is that... my tape recorder?

Felix: Oh, this? Fortunately, it contains the exact electret condenser microphone I need. I found it in that pile over in the corner

Sev: You mean my stuff?

Felix: I do not intend on getting these hands dirty during our trip abroad. I can, however, by means of this camara, provide an extra pair of eyes and ears

(Sev tries to take back her tape recorder)

Felix: No! It's a work in progress

Bell: From what I've heard, your hands are already dirty

Felix: My reputation has preceded me...

(Felix scoffs)

Felix: I can assure you my journey has taken many unexpected, and dare I say unpredictable, turns. I am quite content without a gun in hand

Sev: Sounds foolish to me

Felix: The person with nothing to lose has nothing to protect

Bell: What else did you learn from cracking the CIA's network?

Felix: Oh, so many fascinating things. The information your agency keeps on foreign assets is remarkable. Take our own Sevati Dumas for example. Truly riveting material

Sev: And I believe you have a flair for the dramatic. They have nothing on me

Felix: ...

Sev: ... What did you find?

Felix: Perhaps another time. And you, my friend, have an impressive resume as well

Bell: Oh yeah? What have you got on me?

Felix: KGB and CIA assassination training. Ooooo. No doubt you and Ms. Dumas will enjoy trading grim tales over coffee

Sev: Hmm. Maybe I underestimated you

Felix: Now, if you don't mind, I must delay no further. Marshall expects a way into that black site, and I shall not disappoint