The Scarman Enigma

[|Scarecrow|]

Marcus, Serov, Victoria and Captain Doyle entered the Yorktowns somewhat cramped seminar room. Doyle shut the door behind them and walked around to sit in the head chair. Victoria and Serov each took seats around the large circular table, but Marcus remained standing.
Thomas, what did you mean when you said public enemy number one back there? He asked, looking over at the General.
Serov sighed and looked out of the viewport to his left for a moment. He then turned to Marcus, I was planning on waiting until Merlow got here, so I could tell you all. I saw Sayne Jadyn in the crowd.

For a brief moment, nobody spoke. Victoria finally broke the silence by turning to Marcus, a worried expression on her face.
Isnt he the man who hates you Marcus?
Apparently so Victoria, according to his own log I somehow wronged him back on New London, nearly six years ago.
Mike Doyle whistled, Thats a long time to hold a grudge,
Then I must have really pissed him off, Marcus looked grimly at the Captain. And I have absolutely no idea why.
We need to focus on Sayne, Serov began, He is a danger to us all now that he is loose in Liberty. Im sorry to say that you will be his target Scarecrow.
We can keep you under a full security detail all the time, Victoria said hopefully.

Marcus shook his head, No thanks, I dont want to have a fully armed security detail standing by my bed at night, I can handle myself.
Sayne is a serious danger Marcus; we need to put all of our efforts into capturing him. Thomas rapped his fingers on the table, a serious expression across his face.
Agreed, but keeping me locked up isnt the answer. Perhaps I could use myself as bait,
No, no way Marcus, thats a stupid idea. Victoria interrupted, shaking her head.
Hear me out Edge, Marcus continued. If we can learn more about where he is and what his motives are, then maybe we can construct a hypothetical idea of what might be going through his head.
Its risky, and it will take a lot of time and thought.

Marcus nodded, Yeah, we need to lure him out into the open somehow, but in order to do that; we need to learn more about him.
Robert can help us with that, he knows the man more than most of us.
We will have to discuss this further once he gets here, but for now I think Im going to have to make a public appearance. Ive pretty much screwed the Marcus Scarman of this dimensions campaign unless we do something fast.
Maybe its for the better, Serov joked, You dont know what his policies are.
Scarecrow allowed himself a brief grin at his old friends wit. Seriously though, we ought to get in contact with Scarman and explain the truth to him. We can then work with him to put things right.
That shouldnt be too much of a problem, Captain Doyle put in, Hell definitely have seen the news reports. Ill place an encoded message on the Los Angeles sub-net addressed to Scarman. He might not be in-system, but hes bound to have lackeys around. Hell be here before you know it.

Get right on it Captain, Marcus nodded, he then looked across at Serov and Wade, As for you two, Victoria you ought to get some sleep, its been a long day. Thomas, can you come with me?
Sure, Thomas pushed his chair back, ready to get up. Ill see you in the canteen; I have to make a few stops first.
Alright, Ill be by the bar.
Victoria stood up and made for the door. Can you let me know as soon as the Fleet Admiral arrives, I dont want to be left out of this,
Ill make sure, Marcus gave her a reassuring smile before she left the room.
Serov watched her go. Youre treading on thin ice mate,
Thats what I need to talk to you about, Marcus said, raising his eyebrows. Hurry up with your stuff,
Ill be as quick as I can, With that, Serov and Scarman stood up and left the seminar room, leaving Captain Doyle to himself. After a moment, he stood up and exited the room, making for the bridge.

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