Act V: Leviticus
Chapter 6: The Fall of the Shah
Part 6: Bangers and Mash
So.. Tell me more about yourself, Mr. Bond.
Ahh. Thank you. It can be so hit and miss finding these Cubans... Thanks for the light, please excuse us.
I didn't even know they had Cubans now.
Oh, absolutely. You really should try one. Your confederacy has completely cornered the Tobacco market. Even the Principe de Gales has left Havana for better grounds in Florida.
Wouldn't they be Floridans?
You said you know who we are and why we are here. I'm curious as to how much you really know.
Enough that you're not from here.
Well of course. We're not exactly Persian.
No. I meant here here. As in not being a subject of the Queen. Or from the 19th century?
Wow. was the laser sword a giveaway?
Look, I'm not here for pleasantries. You were sent back in time to protect the rebellion from being crushed by outside forces. That much is obvious. Outside forces that have been meddling with the timeline to create their preferred reality. Unfortunately...
What's that.
You've altered the timeline enough that the Confederacy not only was not crushed but is dominating the planet. That has attracted the attention of others - who seek to restore the previous timeline.
The one in which the rebels surrendered at Appotomattox? Why would they be here? If they wanted to fix the timeline - they'd go back then - not now.
Ahh. the game's afoot. You've inspired others. Rather than simply changing the timeline back - they've sought to redress old scores and grievances.
Which brings us to you, Mr. Bond. Who are you working for?
That would be telling. Suffice to say your skills are required. Much more is at stake than merely a few quibbles in the timeline.
Oh?
Yes - it seems that our friends the Russians have located a secret base here in Persia, for the distribution of weapons... Weapons that do not belong in this time period. Your Rebel armies are walking into a trap. You are the flies to the flypaper.
This is bad - with the war and the troops pouring over the borders, unopposed.
So you see the situation.
What about the Shah?
What about him?
The republican rebels I understand. Is the Shah working with the Russians?
The Shah wants control of the weapons for himself. He sees the Russians as a bitter necessity to hold the throne You confederates left him no choice with an invasion far too powerful for him to withstand. He was forced to call in all his allies.
But you don't work for us. Who do you work for that would seek to fix things?
It's a catastrophe to everyone should these weapons be used. We must nip them in the bud. Should they be invented here... I shudder to think of the consequences. Surely you can see the import for all.
You didn't answer the question. How do you know you aren't setting us up to deliver us to the Russians? For a price?
Ahh. Every man has his price. Shall I bring up your boyfriend?
He is NOT my boyfriend.
Mr. Carbonite hasn't been exactly secretive as to your plans. Perhaps the Russians could use them? Troop dispositions?
That's blackmail.
Such a dirty word. I prefer to call it.. motivation. We don't have much time and I need your absolute discretion and co-operation. We are dealing with people who will not hesitate to kill us should they believe that it would suit their cause in the slightest.
You'll have to tell me where you got these scones! They are quite delicious.
It seems we have a volunteer!
