Breaking Point 14

"I hear similar story to vhat you tell, Demoman," the big man rumbled with another sip of tea. "BLUs catch RED Soldier vhen he go on holiday. No one knows vhere is. Probably dead. I think maybe is revenge for BLU Scout."

Demoman sighed. "Aye. Seems like the war' gettin' nastier and nastier by the day. Can't wait 'til it's over, though. Got a mate up in Iceland with the rest. They're holdin' strong, but they're hidin' somethin' in there, alright. It's jes' a matter o'time before it's ours."

"Still. Extra security is… not stupid, but…"
"Annoyin'?" Demoman snorted, taking a swig of scrumpy.
"Yes! Yes, annoying. Hear that all bases on lock down now. Not just us. Now no one leaves."
"I'm sure they're having a bloody good time wi' that!" Another snort.

Engineer was fiddling idly with his old, beaten, two-way radio. Nothing was getting through thanks to the ten-mile RF jammer, but it was worth a try. He missed his music.

Demo elbowed his leg slightly. "Oy, ye alroit, Engie? You've been actin' a mite distant tonight."
"Oh, yeah." A small smile. "Aw, it ain't nothin'. Y'know how us science types are."
Nodding along a few chuckles.
"Say, fellahs," he began slowly. "Looks like the supplies are comin' in early t'night. I put in a special order so I'mma go right quick an' pick it up, alright?"

"Ye gonna be comin' back, lad?"
"Hmmm…" An apologetic grin. Engineer patted the Scotsman's thigh softly. "Sorry, fellahs, but I don't think so. I'll be back on Thursday, though. Same time as always?"
Heavy smiled and nodded. "Da. Same time. Ve vill vait."

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"All right, lil' buddy!" Engineer chuckled, nudging the door to his workshop open with his foot. "I got the things y'asked fer last time around. Wasn't easy – Solly didn't like havin' t'put in an extra request, but I get stuff done."

Scout gasped, bouncing slightly. "SWEET!!! Lemme see, man! C'mon! Lemme see, lemme see!"

Engineer placed the heavy crate on the ground with a huff, and pulled open the box with a crowbar. Scout gave a totally legitimately manly squeal of excitement, squishing his cheeks together. "They're… beautiful!"

Engineer smirked. "Yeah… It wudn't easy, but here they are. All issues of the Bonk Boy comic issues 1 through 142, plus a bonus issue that ain't even been released yet! I also got ya Spiderman and Batman and Superman, yanno, if yer interested in those sorts of comics – I wouldn't know."

"This is the BEST, man! Thanks so much!" Scout cried, taking one in his hands, and flipping it. He took a deep breath, loving that new comic smell.
Engineer cracked a small smile, trying not to let off how weirded out he was by that. "Yeah, well… I figgered ya needed somethin' t'do while I was out pallin' around and doin' whatever. The wall can't be THAT dang interestin'."
"Yeah." A frown. "It isn't."
"Well, here ya go, then. And here's a flashlight so ya can read while I'm asleep and got the lights off.

Scout gasped in delight and took the slim instrument. "Oh man, oh man! I can't tell you enough how great this fuckin' is, man! Thanks again!"

Engineer chuckled and sat at his work desk, taking up his guitar and strumming it. "Not a problem, kid. Enjoy."

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Spy had to admit. After the last two failed attempts, he was almost ready to give up his little search. But this feeling of unrelenting success… It couldn't be matched.

It was with trembling hands that he began sorting through the files of all the mercenaries residing in the secret base. As much as he would have liked to go through them all, the clock was ticking.

The first file of interest he came across was his own. After having a short laugh over the contents, he tucked away the secret information with a mental note to forge replacements at posthaste.

Ah-ha! His icy blue eyes flashed as he plucked out another folder.

TOP SECRET
RED Engineer: Serial Number 1386
Xander Christianson
CLASSIFIED

A thrill of excitement ran through Spy's bones.

Found you.