Continued from: Not that kind of help.

Despite the warm blanket tucked around his body, one arm flushed ice cold. A steady beep clicked a quiet beat of his heart. Machines whirred on the wall behind his head, the lights stung bright, and the air was motionless and cold. He was in a hospital.

The last thing he remembered was being in the alley. The kid who had been blessed with a full healing sprang to his feet, then a dark shape swung at Jensen's face. He'd thrown up his arms, but there was nothing after. Until now. For taking a hit to the head, he felt fine, but he had a feeling the state was drug-induced.

A pair of voices whispered at the edge of the room. He couldn't quite make out the words, but their tone was rushed and angry: argumentative. Jessika's shrill voice was one of the pair. The other Jensen didn't recognize as either a doctor or nurse. What was going on?

The scratchy freedom around his thighs told him he was in a gown beneath old blankets, but although covered to the foot of the bed, a chill shuddered nerves up and down his body. He started to move, but realized the arm that flushed cold with saline pouring in his veins was also rimmed with a metal bracelet. One that connected to the arm of the bed. He was in ... handcuffs?

He swallowed, growing tense, but tried to remain calm or else the beeping of his heart rate might spike and give him away. It was a dirty thing to do, but knowing it would give him an advantage, he took hold of the power and an explosion of sensations filled his head.

The whispered conversation became clear:

"...I already told you! Yes, he was beside the kid, but the kid was the one that got up and attacked him! Before that, he was with me and..."

The man that Jensen could now tell was in a wool coat bearing a badge pinned to his lapel, interrupted her. "Please stick to answering my question only ma'am. And what time did you hear the first gunshot?"


They were talking about what happened in that alley. Jessika likely called the police when Jensen didn't come back. Or maybe one of the boys had. They would have come across a gruesome scene. Three shells of skin and bone and Jensen splayed out in the middle of it with no sign of the old woman in sight.

Jessika scoffed, "I don't know! I told you, I was dropped off by my cab and we stood there talking for a couple of minutes before anything happened. And we saw the first kid come running..."

The detective pulled out his notes. "The Chinese-Russian male? Aged 14-16 years. Mullet hair cut, t-shirt, and drooped pants?"

Jessika nodded emphatically. The twang in her voice heightened as she grew more frustrated, "yes. That one. He ran inside. Then Jensen went to check on the other boys."


Did the detective not believe her? How many times had Jessika already told their story?

The detective tucked his notes away. "Of the four others, three are dead. Now why would two young men accuse an older white male of assault with if he were going 'to check on them'? Especially when that older white male has a history of corruption, embezzlement, and pornography?"


Jensen's chest collapsed deeper than the old woman's victims. He sat up, blankets falling hard to his lap. "They said I did WHAT!"
His face was white as his sheets.

He tugged on the handcuff. The clank of metallic ringing echoed through the hospital room. Jessika's white jacket was gone, leaving her only in the pink shell of a shirt and bright blonde curls laid on her shoulders. The detective stride forward. On the other side of a window, a CCD police officer stood guard.

Jessika sneaked around the detective, but he grabbed her on the shoulder and turned her back. "I'm done with you ma'am. Wait outside."


Jessika would have none of it. She shook him off. "Don't you dare touch me! Or I'll have you sued for --"
he shoved her toward the door, Moscow accent dropping deep. "You are not in the United States any more. Do as you are ordered."
The guard peeked in and fixed Jess with a glare. She sniffed and stalked off. Jensen breathed a sigh of relief and pointed at his arm.

"Why am I handcuffed?"
He asked, eyes large as the moon.

The detective stood at his bedside. "Because you're a murder suspect Mr. James. Now, I have a few questions to ask you.
"

Jensen licked his lips. The CCD did not treat murderers gently. Nobody was going to believe an old woman had taken down four armed gang kids then flew off when Jensen scared her with a ball of light. That was probably why they were quick to blame him. Were they going to claim a little old woman with a chihuahua took them down? Or a monster with giant leathery wings and glowing yellow eyes flew through the streets?

He collapsed his head on his pillow. How in the world was he going to explain what had happened without ending up in a psyche ward?

We all know how Trano feels, but should Julie Reed (The double-agent PPC you might be familiar with if you've been following Trano's threads through Moscow), should she be transformed into a full PC?

Second question, if so, what would you suggest as her picture???

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<big>Ascendancy nominated for Nobel Peace Prize</big>

Brandon's nomination was put forth because he "promotes resolution of all conflicts arising on the planet."

<small>The Mirror
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The founder of the Central Custody of Dominion, Ascendancy Nikolai Brandon, has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.

A spokesperson for the Moscovite advocacy group permitted to make Nobel Peace Prize nominations stated Brandon as worthy because he “actively promotes resolution of all conflicts arising on the planet.”

Custody Press has released a statement quoting the Ascendancy as stating he was "humbled and honored by the nomination. My efforts have extended beyond Custody borders and sought to bring a stop to the bloodshed."

The Ascendancy will dedicate all his resources to an upcoming tour through Dominance V, which has recently seen an increase in religious infighting, with some demonstrations turning deadly to help the conflict situation with political dialogue. This is only further evidence that he is worthy of this high title.

According to the Moscow Press Society, the academy's submission to the nomination committee read: "Being the leader of one of the foremost nation in the world, Nikolai Brandon makes efforts to maintain peace and tranquility not only on the territory of his own country but also actively promotes resolution of all conflicts arising on the planet."



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Jessika Thrice cancels sold out fundraiser

Dallas Chronicle
A.P. -2045

The Citizens for Reformation campaign organization has announced today that a fundraiser meant to take place tomorrow night at the San Antonio Convention Center for Jessika Thrice's election for Governor of Texas has been cancelled.

Jessika, known to many as the up and coming Grassroots Princess, herself has made no official statement as to why the sold-out fundraiser thought to consist of many wealthy Southerners from across Republican and Democrat party lines will be absent.

The CFR organization will reschedule for a future date. Refunds will not be issued. A television appearance for Ms. Thrice scheduled for Wednesday morning is also rescheduled.

Torri acknowledged her checklist one last time before zipping up her rucksack. Uniforms, kit and belongings were all accounted for. Her medical gear would stay separate and on her person at all times excluding the most formal of events.

Satisfied, she put the finishing touches on her pack and reached for the phone to call down for transport, but before she finished punching in the code, the television blared awake.

Her face snapped toward the other room and a thin line pressed her lips together. Moments later, she was pressing her forearm to a scanner embedded beneath the system, and once clearance was assured, the feed sprang to life.

"At ease, Captain Weston,"
the speaker ordered, and Torri relaxed her stance, not at all bothered by the abrupt interruption to her life there in her own living room.

The caller was a red-blonde woman named Jan a paygrade above Torri herself, but Jan worked in the Executive Office of the Ascendancy as military liaison. The only time she contacted Torri was to deliver a message regarding the Facility, which fell under EOA command. It had been weeks since Krasivolkya was the face on the monitor, but Torri did not question what happened to the woman. She had appeared unwell during the tour at the Facility. Torri's investigation found a diagnosis of a mild panic attack, but further investigation as to the government official's whereabouts were hidden behind clearance-walls. Torri subsequently ceased further investigation.

"Is there a message, ma'am?" Torri asked, flatly. She was prepared for the journey to DV. She was going to travel in Subject 22's ... Alric's... company, both as physician and as a expert on The Sickness, which she now was, more intimately than she ever wanted. DV was no more immune than the rest of the world by their own cases. There were samples to collect, and Torri was going to be there to see it done. Why else would the Facility order her to travel with the Ascendancy's caravan?

She accepted the following orders with a stern nod and salute. Finally, when the feed was closed, a thin line pressed her lips together.

The CPC official press release to follow.

For now, Patron Yaser Adnan al-Qasimi and his appointed Governance-Directors for the cities of Mecca, Kuwait City, Medina, and Karbala have arrived in Dubai.

Meanwhile, preparations are underway to stabilize the city for the Ascendancy's arrival. The Executive Kremlin Itinerary states the Ascendancy will touch down at DXB sometime in the early-morning hours, then travel by secure air-traffic to Dominance headquarters for closed-door meetings.

Tuesday, the group will tour through the Dominance's greatest cities to meet with government and religious officials. The Summit will commence in the morning hours of Wednesday morning in the city of Mecca and is expected to continue uninterrupted until Friday.

The Summit will consist of a panel of Custody officials and representatives of the Madhi faction among others. An invitation has been extended to Muhammad al-Hasan requesting his attendance.

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Is the CCD losing its grip on DV?

<small>Al-Jazeera LIVE</small>

Good afternoon from Dubai, and once again I'm Samir Abdukhaliq.

Is Dominance V under threat of slipping out from under control of the CCD? Recent events suggest the rising influence of Muhammad Al-Hasan and the actions of his followers suggest Moscow's ability to influence and control events in the Middle East might be waning.

Today, there was yet another checkpoint flare-up outside Kuwait City that appears to have enraged citizens who support Muhammad Al-Hasan as the Mahdi. Apparently, a woman clad in head-to-toe black niqab refused to remove her garment in response to an ordered search at a checkpoint. Her two male cousins accompanying her refused to allow a female CCD soldier to pat her down. During the dispute a weapon was discharged, resulting in the woman suffering a gunshot to the leg.

Mahdi sympathizers have rallied around "Amira," taking to the streets to protest CCD infringement on women's decency. Amira is recovering from her injury in a Kuwaiti hospital and is expected to be released tomorrow.

Let's go to Achmed Karoum, professor of theology at the Center for Islamic Studies in Dubai. Achmed, what can you tell us about the implications for the CCD as it stands right now in this situation?

ACHMED: Thank you Samir. To be quite honest, it doesn't look good for the CCD. I'm certainly not claiming they were culpable here -- it's their duty to maintain order, and sometimes things like this happen -- but there is strong tradition for the martyr and it seems this woman has been cast in this role by Mahdi supporters.

SAMIR: So you're saying that it doesn't really matter whether the CCD soldiers involved with the shooting of Amira were in the right or wrong -- all that matters is the perception?

ACHMED: Yes, exactly. It's a powerful and quite compelling narrative in the Islamic world -- young woman attempting to protect her modesty and being harmed while resisting violation of her virtue -- so regardless of what the facts were at the checkpoint, that's what's going to be remembered. And the emotion provoked by the perception is unlikely to go away on its own, regardless of how baseless it might be.

SAMIR: Thank you, Achmed.

In other news, government offices in Karbala, An Najaf and Al Basra have reopened after local officials have allegedly proclaimed their recognition of Muhammad Al-Hasan as the annointed spiritual leader of Islam. Protesters in Medina continue to prevent local government from access to their places of work. Protesters claim Sharif Abdul Kassan has political ties that are too close to the Holy Soldiers of Muhammad, the group alleged to have started the violence against the Mahdi faction, to allow the Sharif to continue in office. Sharif Kassan has vowed to seek CCD assistance to help him regain his place of office.

We'll bring you more news as it develops. For now, I'm Samir Abdukhaliq and you're watching Al-Jazeera LIVE.

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Title: Teen With 'Superhuman Strength' Spits Blood At Firefighters During Drug-Fueled Party: Police

The Huffington Post | By Sebastian Murdock
Posted: 10/03/2013 2:20 pm EDT | Updated: 10/03/2013 3:19 pm EDT

A wild drug-fueled party in California got even crazier when two teenagers allegedly spit blood at firefighters who showed up to help a guest who had reportedly suffered a seizure.

Emergency crews responded to a Mill Valley, Calif., home early Sunday after receiving a report that a teen had experienced a seizure while on LSD, according to KTVU.

When they arrived, paramedics and firefighters were blocked from entering the home by a 16-year-old boy allegedly covered in blood. Police told KTVU that the teen refused to let responders inside the home, displaying "superhuman strength" while resisting emergency crew efforts to open a gate.

"It's interesting that both firefighters and a deputy both described this individual as having superhuman strength," Marin County Sheriff's spokesman Lt. Doug Pittman told the station. "This is something we used to see years ago with the use of PCP. We don't see that very much anymore."

Authorities told the station that the responders called for backup once the 16-year-old and his 18-year-old girlfriend began spitting blood into the faces of firefighters.

Officers from five neighboring cities showed up to calm the scene. When emergency workers were finally able to get inside to assist the seizing teen, they discovered eight other partygoers allegedly covered in blood.

Inside, deputies said they found what appeared to be marijuana, heroin, cocaine, and a designer drug similar to ecstasy, according to The San Francisco Appeal.

Deputies determined the blood had come from self-inflicted injuries of the blood-spitting 16-year-old.

The two spitting teens, along with another 18-year-old male, were all charged with resisting arrest, being under the influence and assaulting emergency workers. All three were taken to a nearby hospital to let the drugs wear off before being booked into either Marin County Jail or juvenile hall.

A 16-year-old girl whose family owned the house was also charged with a misdemeanor under the county's Social Host Accountability Ordinance, according to SFist.

An investigation is ongoing, and authorities say other charges may be added.

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Tensions rise in Middle East
Mahdi faction shuts regional governors out


<small>Al-Jazeera LIVE</small>


Good afternoon from Dubai, I'm Samir Abdukhaliq and here are your headlines at the top of the hour.

Tensions continue to arise across Dominance V as the man proclaimed by his followers to be the Mahdi continues to draw followers. The Ascendancy himself, Nikolai Brandon, is coming in just a few days to visit the Dominance in an attempt to negate the escalating violence, and it seems it can't happen a moment too soon.

I'm sure you all remember the attack on the Grand Mosque in Mecca that took some inexplicable turn when the attackers were struck by lightning. Well, just two days ago, there was another strike by lightning which claimed the lives of about a dozen individuals who were also found with various weaponry about themselves.

The CCD has been fast in its response to bring troops into the region, setting up checkpoints for weapons searches in various parts of the area. One such checkpoint flared up in a fiery battle yesterday morning. Apparently loyalists of the Mahdi faction refused to surrender their weapons to CCD officials, claiming they were needed for defensive purposes. When CCD troops moved to seize the weapons, the Mahdi loyalists resisted, sparking a skirmish that left three CCD soldiers and six civilians dead.

From Mecca, the Mahdi faction has apparently blamed the CCD for targeting the wrong faction as the aggressors in this current flare-up of religious violence. A declaration came today from Mecca to his faithful:

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AL-HASAN: "Do not lose heart as the unbeliever moves to take your protecton away. Allah will show the right path if you submit yourself to his will. And he will prove himself supreme over all transgressors."

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More news has come today that Mahdi supporters have moved to prevent several provincial governors from entering their places of work. In Medina, protestors barred the entrance for Sharif Abdul Kasan into the city hall. Similar actions have been noted in other cities across Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

That's all for now, I'm Samir Abdukhaliq and this is Al-Jazeera Live.


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