Saturday, January 16, 2016

"the social networks are all atwitter"


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As I was saying, the social networks are all atwitter with rumors of a mysterious industrial accident at the MacPherson Labs complex, and the news channels are picking it up as breaking news.”

I guess that’s to be expected,” the Olympian said. “That’s what they do.”

Police and fire?” Machine Ranger asked.

Emergency vehicles are incoming,” Freddie said.

How much time?”

A couple minutes, tops.”

Can you tie them up?”

I’ve already shut down traffic signals and jammed traffic—and that is the only reason you have a couple minutes.”

Great job Freddie,” Captain Olympia said. “Anything else you can think of …”

Do it,” the Ranger finished his sentence.

Absolutely,” Freddie said. “Will do. And there is … just one more thing.”

Yeah?” Machine Ranger sounded impatient. “What’s that, Freddie?”

A number of aircraft have breached our airspace outer perimeter.”

But you scared them all off before they got too close?”

That’s affirmative. We threatened violence, and they turned away.”

That’s good news,” Captain Olympia said.

All except for one.”

That’s bad news.”

One’s still incoming?” the Ranger said. “Did you scramble drones?”

Yes sir. Our drones have the bogey surrounded. Would you like to shoot it down?”

Any markings on the aircraft, Freddie?” Captain Olympia said.

Yes sir, the craft is a helicopter … with tail numbers and insignia indicating … The Supercity Gazette.”

The Olympian groaned.

Spartucus Finch,” Machine Ranger said. “Okay Freddie … shoot it down.”

Sir? Are you sure?”

Of course he’s kidding,” Captain Olympia said, shaking his head at his compatriot. “At least, I hope he is.”


The Ranger shrugged.

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