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A slow, deliberate clap reminded Bond of the other group in his presence.

"Bravo... Thear Trio, was it?... That was a speech most fitting of an evil organization." The Professor wore an interesting smirk on his face. "So not to cut you off as you seem to be on a roll, but what was or is the plan?"

Bond appreciated The Professor helping him do his work, but felt something was off in his tone.

"Since you asked so nicely. We followed the sage of GAMES for the last year like I'm sure everyone else on this planet has. We saw as the cornerstones of this organization began to fall. We regretted that we were not responsible for it, but we applauded those who were. Of course, that was before our stock dropped. Then we saw the latest news, the demise of The Dude and Alpha. We knew it would be a prime chance to attack so we plotted and planned for a week, but it has paid off."

"Thank you for explaining the why, but I wanted to know the how. I came here to strike at the heart of GAMES. And I still intend to so as long as your business is not with Bond, I believe we are okay."

Bond now knew why The Professor's tone seemed off to him. The Professor was not assisting Bond, he simply wanted to make sure their goals did not interfere with his own selfish ones.

"We did plan on taking out Bond, but destroying the GAMES HQ would do us well. As for our means, we have the advantage of science on our side. For the last hour, I have filled this building up with air like a ballon. My associate here has already lit the fuse so this whole building will be going BOOM! shortly enough. As a matter of fact, I think we should take our leave soon."

The Professor had to act quick, he did not realize there plan would be so fast acting. "I know we've just met, but I like your style already. And seeing how you crashed our mini-reunion and shortened our window of opporunity. I was curious if you would assist my associates and I in a speedy escape."

The Thear Trio talked it over rapidly. Time was against everyone now. "Okay, you can come but outside of here you are on your own."

"Fair enough." The Professor now returned his attention to Bond, who grew worried as his backup should have been here by now. The Professor ordered the recovering Aladuf to grab Bond and head towards the window. Bond tried to fight off Aladuf but found his blows ineffective against him. As The Professor, Aladuf with Bond in hand, and Flunkie crossed the room. GAMES agents came bursting through the broken down door.

At the head of the pack was Jeepnut, who quickly identified his former teacher. "YOU!"

The Professor turned around and started to laugh. "He hired you? Really? You were a poor student at best. Bond, I am truly disappointed in you. Was he that good of a friend?"

Jeepnut simply made The Professor's words wash over him. "Bond hired me not because we are good friends, but unlike you he saw my potential laid beyond the textbooks. Point of business, let me show you one of my new toys."

Jeepnut pulled out what appeared to be a large cell phone out of his belt. "Looks like a simple cell phone, no?" Out shoot two extended wires, it wrapped around Bond's torso and Jeepnut with the aide of two other GAMES agents ripped Bond out of Aladuf's hands.

With their leader free, the GAMES agents opened fire on the 6 intruders.

"Other day for you then Bond," The Professor said.

Raged started torching the furniture to cover their exit while Magus led them all out of the building.

"Are you okay?" Jeepnut asked.

"No time. The building is about to blow up, we need to evacuate as many people as possible"
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