008 || Sharon Carter || [video]

[agentx13]

[ Sharon hadn't meant to sleep for so long once the hallucinations had become easier to handle, but she's feeling decidedly better than she has in days. Not necessarily hopeful - she's still keenly aware of the totally shit situation they're all in. She also knows that her face might not be the one people want to see. Those people, however, can suck it. Sharon's made bad decisions before. That doesn't mean she's going to allow herself to be defined by them. ]

Don't worry. I'm not making this as another invitation to an escape attempt. I just wanted to check on everyone and see how everyone's doing. If you have any friends here, I'd appreciate it if you could check in with them. I'd also appreciate it if you guys could check with either myself or the far more personable [ was that a joke? ] Coulson.

If there's anything you need, please don't hesitate to let me know. I may not have any bullets left, but I've still got some blades. I also want to know how long you think you'll last with the limited food supplies.

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[redripoff]

...The escape attempt. What was the plan? Originally. Where were...where were you going? How did you decide on a strategy?

[agentx13]

[ Sharon hesitates, then goes around the counter and gets a bowl, bringing it back to Tim. ]

The fact of the matter is that we're extremely limited. All attempts to go through the woods or the water past a certain point are turned back. So we don't actually have any accurate information.

[ She turns the bowl upside down on the table. ] But I've theorized that we're in a controlled environment. Deliveries and other things drop from above. [ She presses her finger to the top of the bowl. ] Here.

So this was the plan. Find a way to - if not escape - then to reach the edge of the bowl and gather intel.

I suspect that the only way out will be by going up, which may not be impossible at the present time but will be pretty damn close.

And you realize why I'm telling you this, don't you?

[redripoff]

[He settles completely still and quiet as she explains, pleased at not having to pry too much for the information that he wants. This is great. He watches coolly but attentively, eye flicking up when she looks for his answer. Tim wets his lips.] I have an idea, but why don't you spell it out for me?

[agentx13]

[Sharon raises an eyebrow.]

The point of my asking you was to see if you knew. Come on, Tim. Give it a go.

[redripoff]

Why do I feel like this is a test?

[agentx13]

If it were, do you feel like you're passing? Or like you're stalling?

[redripoff]

I feel a little like it's a trick question to be honest. But I guess you'd tell me this so I can...start on the same page. Not cover old research. Not do anything stupid.

[agentx13]

That, too.

[And to see if she was explaining it well enough. But she supposes this will do.]

If you go into the woods, an assortment of things will stop you before you reach the end. I sent someone in with over a hundred years of fighting experience and a healing factor, and he barely made it out alive. I tried gathering everyone I knew with powers and training, and we couldn't get through - some of us nearly died. Not even a demigod could get past them all. So yeah, don't do anything stupid by going so far into the woods you might not come out again.

[She watches him steadily, her hand still pressed on the top of the bowl.] Any questions?

[redripoff]

[Oh it's all very clear. He scowls a little, processing the information, and looks up curiously.] Yeah: "Agent 13." Agent for whom?

[agentx13]

SHIELD. Strategic Hazard Intervention Espionage Logistics Directorate. It was established by the U.N. to anticipate and combat terrorist threats. [She shrugs and glances around the diner.] Unfortunately, I think this technology is beyond even our capabilities as of yet. But if people back home have noticed that I'm missing, they'll be looking. And some of them won't stop.

[redripoff]

The UN. [Impressive.] And you're how old?

[agentx13]

Old enough to know better than to answer that.

I've been with SHIELD since I was eighteen, though, and in training for it since before that.

Why so curious, Tim?

[redripoff]

I just think it's safer to know more. This place is obviously dangerous enough as is.

[agentx13]

[Her lips curl into a small smile.]

Then let's just say I'm old enough, and that's all you need to know about my age.

Any other questions?