Desprate Callers (Gabe C.)

[Derek Whiteman]

Incoming call from [phone]

Uhh...Mr. Constance...-sigh- um Look, about what happened at the bar....I'm interested in what ya have ta say.

[Gabriel Constant]

That's okay. I'm glad to hear from you. Would you like to speak now, or meet somewhere?

[Derek Whiteman]

Uh, now's fine. I'm kind of visiting my foster-dad in Washington. -pause- So uh...what did ya want ta tell me?

[Gabriel Constant]

-brief pause- I wanted to tell you that I have an opportunity open for you, if you want it. It involves... projects that most people would find immoral. What are your thoughts on that?

[Derek Whiteman]

I'm used to immoral stuff. Grew up on the streets and mafia. Ain't nothing I'm not used to.

[Gabriel Constant]

-chuckle- A bit like myself, then. No mafia, but grew up a foster kid. But anyway. I'm sure you've noticed the war brewing, Mr. Whiteman, and I wonder whether you've chosen a side.

[Derek Whiteman]

I did. But it sort of...came apart. My foster-dad's...well we just had to break up our underground party so I'm on my own again.

[Gabriel Constant]

I see. Have you ever thought about who determines the outcome of a war? who determines which side is victorious? If one could control the war, trace its steps like pieces in a chess game, then one could determine the outcome. And that's exactly what I intend to do.

[Derek Whiteman]

-pause- So, you plan on winning. And I take it your telling me this because ya want me in your little group.

[Gabriel Constant]

I plan on deciding who wins. I've chosen neither side, you see. I'm just a spectator. -is smiling- And yes, I've heard you have talents and resources we could use, from someone who would know. In return, we can give you anything you could wish for - money, fame, whatever your poison, but most of all, a new purpose, and a new start. What is it you want most, Mr. Whiteman?

[Derek Whiteman]

That's a...a first. -smirking- I do have a lot of resources and...talent. As for what I want...I don't care for money or anything like that....-pause-...There are some people I want....protected. And to find someone I need to take care of.

[Gabriel Constant]

Protection? That sounds doable. -soft laugh- Consider it done. Now, as I hinted before, we may ask you to do some... irregular things. nothing and no one will keep us short of our goal. Lying, stealing, even murder - the mass murder of thousands, millions - must not be beyond you for the pursuit of this cause. Are you in?

[Derek Whiteman]

-Chuckle- Like I said, nothing I'm not used to. We had over sixty people in our little...entourage and they've mysterious gone missing....I'm in.

[Gabriel Constant]

-also chuckles- Good. I won't explain the specifics of this over the phone, secured line or not. We'll be in touch again soon. Now - do you have any questions for me?

[Derek Whiteman]

-pause-....-smirking- when do I start?

[Gabriel Constant]

-laughs- Good attitude! I'll send you your first job within the week. I'm also considering having a group meeting of sorts, and I'll let you know if we do. Until then, keep this conversation to yourself. Oh, there is one other thing you should know... I am very serious about this. You cannot back out of this agreement; defectors face death or worse. I trust that's also something you're used to.

[Derek Whiteman]

Why do ya think those members went missing? I don't tolerate traitors either. -pause- Gotta go, the nurses are here. It was nice talking to ya Mr. Constance.

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