(dp0 S'buildDestination' p1 VE:\u005cENGL 303\u005cLana's Return-part 1.html p2 sS'saveDestination' p3 S"E:\\ENGL 303\\Lana's Return.tws" p4 sS'target' p5 S'jonah' p6 sS'storyPanel' p7 (dp8 S'widgets' p9 (lp10 (dp11 S'selected' p12 I00 sS'pos' p13 (lp14 F10.0 aF10.0 asS'passage' p15 (itiddlywiki Tiddler p16 (dp18 S'text' p19 VHere's a little background before I begin. \u000a \u000aI'm Lana Romanov, an extraction agent for The Firm, as it is fondly known among those in the know. I've been with the agency for almost 10 years now, and I've taken on a lot more cases than I thought possible. They recruited me in college, and after two years of training and training and more training, The Powers That Be (TPTB) decided I was ready for field work. Never looked back since. \u000a \u000aHere's my [[story|Home]] of how I got involved with mirrors, robots and glam parties. \u000a p20 sS'title' p21 VStart p22 sS'modified' p23 ctime struct_time p24 ((I2014 I2 I14 I16 I42 I39 I4 I45 I0 tp25 (dp26 tp27 Rp28 sS'tags' p29 (lp30 sS'created' p31 g24 ((I2014 I2 I13 I13 I10 I14 I3 I44 I0 tp32 (dp33 tp34 Rp35 sbsa(dp36 g12 I00 sg13 (lp37 I10 aI290 asg15 (itiddlywiki Tiddler p38 (dp39 g19 VMaddie p40 sg21 VAuthor p41 sg23 g24 ((I2014 I2 I13 I13 I11 I45 I3 I44 I0 tp42 (dp43 tp44 Rp45 sg29 (lp46 sg31 g24 ((I2014 I2 I13 I13 I10 I14 I3 I44 I0 tp47 (dp48 tp49 Rp50 sbsa(dp51 g12 I00 sg13 (lp52 F150.0 aF10.0 asg15 (itiddlywiki Tiddler p53 (dp54 g19 VI'm home, sitting in my small office. It's a Saturday morning, and based on the planner, I realize that I don't have anything planned today, which means it's probably time to tackle all the paperwork. I stare at the large pile on the right, knowing that my own procrastination led to the accumulation. It's all paperwork for just one case of a <>[[fraud|fraudpapers]] <>investigation and due in two weeks. The attorneys would like a copy of the investigation, and the court date is already set. Not much of a choice, but I know I'll be done faster with the thin [[dossier|dossier]] on the left instead, with CLASSIFIED stamped on its cover. It's post-extraction paperwork, nothing much except a few claim forms to fill and medical bills to attach. I could do one in my sleep - it was that easy. <> p55 sg21 VHome p56 sg23 g24 ((I2014 I2 I13 I13 I45 I2 I3 I44 I0 tp57 (dp58 tp59 Rp60 sg29 (lp61 sg31 g24 ((I2014 I2 I13 I13 I12 I26 I3 I44 I0 tp62 (dp63 tp64 Rp65 sbsa(dp66 g12 I00 sg13 (lp67 F290.0 aF10.0 asg15 (itiddlywiki Tiddler p68 (dp69 g19 V<>I start on the investigation, checking the post-it notes for missing details. Not much, but I still have to go through the accounts and make sure I didn't make any glaring mistakes that could put the attorneys on my tail. \u000a \u000aThere's still a [[lot|fraudlater]] left to do. p70 sg21 Vfraudpapers p71 sg23 g24 ((I2014 I2 I13 I15 I12 I0 I3 I44 I0 tp72 (dp73 tp74 Rp75 sg29 (lp76 sg31 g24 ((I2014 I2 I13 I13 I31 I20 I3 I44 I0 tp77 (dp78 tp79 Rp80 sbsa(dp81 g12 I00 sg13 (lp82 F150.0 aF150.0 asg15 (itiddlywiki Tiddler p83 (dp84 g19 V<>I went through the dossier, check the post-it note of missing items, and fill in the necessary details. When I'm done, I look through the case summary and notes, just to refresh my memory of the extraction. TPTB will want a debriefing session anyway. \u000a \u000a//Page 1 of 5 Case No.: 20131212-36-N \u000aSummary: A pair of platinum-like legcuffs were found in Harstad, in the county Trom, Norway. Suspected to be the Dromi, the second pair of legcuffs of Fenrir. Details on p. 2. Image of the Dromi is attached and labeled 20131212-36-N-img01. \u000a \u000aTask: Employ maximum danger protocols for extraction. Report for anomalies. \u000a \u000aDifficulty/Danger: Do not wear legcuffs or use it at all. Effects of legcuffs are currently unknown. \u000a \u000aLength: Estimated 2 weeks \u000a \u000aCost: N/A// \u000a \u000aIt was the Dromi, the second pair of legcuffs of Fenrir, and it was surprisingly light. I shudder as I remember how I was nearly shackled during a rookie's careless attempt at assistance. In the myths, it took some sort of strength to break open the legcuffs; it was never designed to be open by a key. I don't want to find out the hard way. \u000a \u000aAs soon as I was done, I slip the dossier into an envelope, seal it and write the address. I'll drop it off on my way for a <>[[run|run]], or I could start the other [[paperwork|fraudlater]] now.<> p85 sg21 Vdossier p86 sg23 g24 ((I2014 I2 I18 I13 I54 I30 I1 I49 I0 tp87 (dp88 tp89 Rp90 sg29 (lp91 sg31 g24 ((I2014 I2 I13 I13 I31 I45 I3 I44 I0 tp92 (dp93 tp94 Rp95 sbsa(dp96 g12 I00 sg13 (lp97 F150.0 aF290.0 asg15 (itiddlywiki Tiddler p98 (dp99 g19 V<> \u000a \u000aI grab the sealed envelope and my car keys and drive to the office. It's a nondescript building in the Financial district. \u000a \u000aThe receptionist greets me as soon as I enter the lobby, and asks if I have an appointment. I answer, "Yes, with Ms. Smith," and rattle off her extension number. The receptionist confirms this via phone call, and gives me directions to the first floor, where the mail drop is. \u000a \u000aI look for Ms. Smith's number, drop the envelope into the dropbox, and leave the building. Pretty standard and boring, if an outsider is watching us. There's more that goes on, though. \u000a \u000aAs soon as you walk through the entrance, the scanners will scan you for any hidden weapons on your person. If you're an employee with a current record with the Firm, you'll get through just fine, but the receptionist will know. If you're not, well, I don't really know but I don't want to find out either. I've heard horror stories about that. \u000a \u000aBesides that, the receptionist isn't just a young and preppy looking 20-something. She/he has usually a black-belt in at least two types of martial arts, has undergone desensitivation training, learned at least 15 different ways to incapacitate someone, and the list goes on - they really do pick the tough ones for the desk job. \u000a \u000aNow that I'm done with my extraction case, I could go for that jog in the [[park|missed_call]]. \u000a \u000a<> \u000aI get my pedometer, get dressed, and lock the door as I start jogging down the driveway and sidewalk to the neighborhood park. It was only for an hour, and I decide to come back before I really tire myself. Still have a lot of paperwork to do, and some can't wait anymore. \u000a \u000aI am just stepping past the threshold when my phone beeps, signalling that there is an [[email|email]] waiting for me. I check the app briefly, just to see who sent me an email. It's from the Firm, disguised as football merchandise company, sending me a coded newsletter. I have a case. \u000a \u000a<> \u000a p100 sg21 Vrun p101 sg23 g24 ((I2014 I2 I14 I22 I53 I31 I4 I45 I0 tp102 (dp103 tp104 Rp105 sg29 (lp106 sg31 g24 ((I2014 I2 I13 I13 I36 I5 I3 I44 I0 tp107 (dp108 tp109 Rp110 sbsa(dp111 g12 I00 sg13 (lp112 F290.0 aF150.0 asg15 (itiddlywiki Tiddler p113 (dp114 g19 V<><> \u000aI'm about done, but the paperwork doesn't seem to end at all. I should check my [[email|email]], especially if there's a case from the Firm, or I could still go for a [[run|run]], just to freshen up.<> \u000a \u000a<> \u000aI start on the investigation, checking the post-it notes for missing details. Not much, but I still have to go through the accounts and make sure I didn't make any glaring mistakes that could put the attorneys on my tail. \u000a \u000aIt feels like hours, and I could feel my eyes drooping. A nap won't hurt. \u000a \u000aI don't know how long I've been out, but waking up to a [[call|call]] shouldn't be this exciting for me. Hopefully it's a case. \u000a<> p115 sg21 Vfraudlater p116 sg23 g24 ((I2014 I2 I14 I22 I58 I20 I4 I45 I0 tp117 (dp118 tp119 Rp120 sg29 (lp121 sg31 g24 ((I2014 I2 I13 I13 I56 I42 I3 I44 I0 tp122 (dp123 tp124 Rp125 sbsa(dp126 g12 I00 sg13 (lp127 F290.0 aF290.0 asg15 (itiddlywiki Tiddler p128 (dp129 g19 VI open my email account, checking the inbox for an inconspicuous newsletter. I smile when I see the subject line. This means I have to move temporarily to the East Coast. They want me there by 16.01.2014. I have about a week to pack and plan the trip. \u000a \u000aI scroll down to see the [[edit subscription|download]] link at the bottom, and click on it to download the case file. \u000a p130 sg21 Vemail p131 sg23 g24 ((I2014 I2 I14 I15 I21 I22 I4 I45 I0 tp132 (dp133 tp134 Rp135 sg29 (lp136 sg31 g24 ((I2014 I2 I13 I15 I22 I19 I3 I44 I0 tp137 (dp138 tp139 Rp140 sbsa(dp141 g12 I00 sg13 (lp142 F430.0 aF150.0 asg15 (itiddlywiki Tiddler p143 (dp144 g19 V \u000aI grab the phone and look at the caller ID. It's from a private number, so most likely it is from the Firm. Maybe the TPTB have a case for me. It's been two weeks since the Dromi case. \u000a \u000aI answer the call, and a distorted voice requests my employee ID. It's a simple idiot code, and the software on the other side uses it to analyze my voice signature. As soon as I'm cleared, I receive the pertinent details to access the case file. The Firm doesn't divulge any case details over an insecure line. To anyone who could be tapping into my phone calls, it would sound just like I was interested in some football merchandise telemarketing call. \u000a \u000aNow, to check my [[email|email]] for the assignment. \u000a p145 sg21 Vcall p146 sg23 g24 ((I2014 I2 I14 I22 I57 I54 I4 I45 I0 tp147 (dp148 tp149 Rp150 sg29 (lp151 sg31 g24 ((I2014 I2 I14 I12 I51 I24 I4 I45 I0 tp152 (dp153 tp154 Rp155 sbsa(dp156 g12 I00 sg13 (lp157 F430.0 aF290.0 asg15 (itiddlywiki Tiddler p158 (dp159 g19 VAs soon as the download completes, I open the ECID program, a software to decrypt encrypted case files. It's a standard case file, but this time, the case is slightly mystifying. \u000a \u000a//Page 1 of 5 Case No.: 20140107-01-U \u000aSummary: A mirror was found to be a portal of some sort. The destination is known. It is believed to be part of a Montcrieff process, although specifics of the process is also not known. Image of the mirror is attached and labeled 20140107-01-U-img01. \u000a \u000aTask: Standard extraction with extra care/caution. Report frequently for the next step after reconnaissance. \u000a \u000aDifficulty/Danger: Unable to assess \u000a \u000aLength: Estimated 3-8 weeks \u000a \u000aCost: Unknown// \u000a \u000aAs soon as I'm done perusing the file, I print it out and fill out the memo. The Firm requires its employees to respond within 24 hours by writing, and this means I have to drop it off at the office [[tomorrow|tomorrow]] first thing in the morning. p160 sg21 Vdownload p161 sg23 g24 ((I2014 I2 I18 I13 I54 I39 I1 I49 I0 tp162 (dp163 tp164 Rp165 sg29 (lp166 sg31 g24 ((I2014 I2 I14 I13 I17 I18 I4 I45 I0 tp167 (dp168 tp169 Rp170 sbsa(dp171 g12 I00 sg13 (lp172 F290.0 aF430.0 asg15 (itiddlywiki Tiddler p173 (dp174 g19 VI drive home as fast I can, and as soon I make sure the house is secure and nothing is amiss. You can never be too careful these days, and all my time in the Firm has taught me one thing: Paranoia is a good thing. \u000a \u000aI walk to office, and inserted the ED pendrive into the computer. The ED pendrive contains an encryption/decryption software that'll decode the email for me, and in the background, it disables keylogging spyware that may have installed during my absence. It's a protocol, and one we must never forget. It comes with a silent panic button-type mechanism too, in case my drive gets in the wrong hands. \u000a \u000aOnce the software is up and running, I open the [[email|email]] client. p175 sg21 Vcall_later p176 sg23 g24 ((I2014 I2 I14 I15 I27 I33 I4 I45 I0 tp177 (dp178 tp179 Rp180 sg29 (lp181 sg31 g24 ((I2014 I2 I14 I13 I17 I26 I4 I45 I0 tp182 (dp183 tp184 Rp185 sbsa(dp186 g12 I00 sg13 (lp187 F570.0 aF150.0 asg15 (itiddlywiki Tiddler p188 (dp189 g19 VIt's a slightly different procedure than the case report drop-off. The memo is labeled "For Review," and the employee's ID number is written down in the given field, so they know which case I'm referring to. It's also given a top priority, and based on my seniority, I get a fast response. \u000a \u000aI start packing as soon as I get home. I don't have to worry if they'll [[approve|approved]] me, because I know I'll get that case. I'm familiar with the territory and have contacts in the right places. \u000a p190 sg21 Vtomorrow p191 sg23 g24 ((I2014 I2 I14 I16 I21 I23 I4 I45 I0 tp192 (dp193 tp194 Rp195 sg29 (lp196 sg31 g24 ((I2014 I2 I14 I16 I15 I41 I4 I45 I0 tp197 (dp198 tp199 Rp200 sbsa(dp201 g12 I00 sg13 (lp202 F850.0 aF150.0 asg15 (itiddlywiki Tiddler p203 (dp204 g19 VI was right. I receive the approval packet at 0930 sharp via good-old FEDEX. \u000a \u000a//Information Slip for Case No.: 20140107-01-U-LR Page 1 of 21 \u000a \u000aThis approval packet contains a pen drive for the assigned agent; 4 pages of the case file including assignment summary, detail, disclaimer and the employee's copy of the acceptance memo; 1 page for a one-way flight ticket to Morgantown, WV; 1 page for a one-way flight ticket to Washington DC; 3 pages of apartment lease for 6 months; 3 pages of car rental documents for 6 months; 5 pages of travel and employee insurance for 6 months; and 3 pages banking documents. \u000a \u000aThe pen drive contains Weston & Hardison's employee application with company standard encryption. Employees may access personal information, update/progress codes, contacts, accommodation and living expenses details pertaining to Case No. 20140107-01-U-LR. The pen drive is to be submitted to the agency upon completion of the case, along with the standard case report. \u000a// \u000a \u000aLooks like I have a flight set for Morgantown, West Virginia. I wonder how much has changed. p205 sg21 Vapproved p206 sg23 g24 ((I2014 I2 I18 I13 I45 I15 I1 I49 I0 tp207 (dp208 tp209 Rp210 sg29 (lp211 sg31 g24 ((I2014 I2 I14 I16 I22 I13 I4 I45 I0 tp212 (dp213 tp214 Rp215 sbsa(dp216 g12 I00 sg13 (lp217 F10.0 aF430.0 asg15 (itiddlywiki Tiddler p218 (dp219 g19 V--Let the player undo moves? (on / off)\u000a--In Sugarcane, this enables the browser's back button.\u000a--In Jonah, this lets the player click links in previous\u000a--passages.\u000a\u000aUndo: on\u000a\u000a--Let the player use bookmarks? (on / off)\u000a--This enables the Bookmark links in Jonah and Sugarcane\u000a--(If the player can't undo, bookmarks are always disabled.)\u000a\u000aBookmark: on\u000a\u000a--Obfuscate the story's HTML source to prevent possible\u000a--spoilers? (swap / off)\u000a\u000aObfuscate: swap\u000a\u000a--String of letter pairs to use for swap-style obfuscation\u000a\u000aObfuscateKey: lnusprfmtygzwdqjxeicovbhak\u000a\u000a--Include the jQuery script library? (on / off)\u000a--Individual scripts may force this on by\u000a--containing the text 'requires jQuery'.\u000a\u000ajQuery: off\u000a\u000a--Include the Modernizr script library? (on / off)\u000a--Individual scripts/stylesheets may force this on by\u000a--containing the text 'requires Modernizr'.\u000a\u000aModernizr: off\u000a p220 sg21 VStorySettings p221 sg23 g24 ((I2014 I2 I14 I16 I34 I33 I4 I45 I0 tp222 (dp223 tp224 Rp225 sg29 (lp226 sg31 g24 ((I2014 I2 I14 I16 I34 I3 I4 I45 I0 tp227 (dp228 tp229 Rp230 sbsa(dp231 g12 I00 sg13 (lp232 F150.0 aF430.0 asg15 (itiddlywiki Tiddler p233 (dp234 g19 V \u000aAfter dropping the dossier, I go for a jog around the nearest park. It starts to get dark around 1715 hours around here, so I decide to leave by 1630 hours. I take my phone out of my pocket, trying to find my keys, when I notice the white light blinking. \u000a \u000aI received a call while I was running, it seems. I check the caller ID, and it looks like the Firm called me. It's a private number, and would probably some heavy lifting to get past all the red tape surrounding the number. \u000a \u000aMaybe I should call back [[later|call_later]] when I get home - at least I could immediately download any important casefile. \u000a p235 sg21 Vmissed_call p236 sg23 g24 ((I2014 I2 I14 I22 I48 I2 I4 I45 I0 tp237 (dp238 tp239 Rp240 sg29 (lp241 sg31 g24 ((I2014 I2 I14 I22 I47 I37 I4 I45 I0 tp242 (dp243 tp244 Rp245 sbsa(dp246 g12 I00 sg13 (lp247 I10 aI150 asg15 (itiddlywiki Tiddler p248 (dp249 g19 VBack to the East Coast p250 sg21 VStoryTitle p251 sg23 g24 ((I2014 I2 I18 I23 I39 I10 I1 I49 I0 tp252 (dp253 tp254 Rp255 sg29 (lp256 sg31 g24 ((I2014 I2 I18 I23 I38 I53 I1 I49 I0 tp257 (dp258 tp259 Rp260 sbsasS'scale' p261 F1.0 sS'snapping' p262 I01 ss.