While Andrea was looking at the room and the people within, Alex was making himself comfortable in one of the chairs.
Suddenly Alex cleared his throat and said
"I suppose I should start with the introductions so that we can get down to business!"
"On my right closest to me is Adam. She is our weapons expert." Adam for all intents and purposes appeared to be almost the epitome of a blonde bimbo. At least that's what her looks told you. She had to be at least 5'6" with short, close cropped blonde hair and bright blue eyes. She was not very muscular but from her manner it was obvious she could take care of herself. She had a small pistol and large knife in front of her.
"On the left we have Marie, She's our planner. There isn't anything she can't get into or out of" Marie appeared to be approximately 5'4", with deep brown eyes and long Brown hair tied in a bun. She was currently surrounded by papers, most of which appeared to be blueprints.
"And finally down the back is Mackenzie. She is our electronics expert. There isn't anything electrical or electronic she doesn't know her way around." Mackenzie was obviously Marie's identical twin although at that point her hair was down and flowing past her shoulders. She was seated in front of a computer madly tapping away.
Everyone said their hello's and Andrea took a set between Alex and Marie.
"Alright now everyone knows who everyone else is!"
"Alex." Marie said
"Now I'll get down to why we are all here"
"ALEX." Marie said again. This time a little louder.
"Basically the head wants us to."
"YO ALEX" Adam yelled "Marie's trying to say something"
"Yeeesss Marie, What's wrong now?"
"Well" Marie started "basically it is physically impossible for us to do this with the resources we have at the moment!"
"Ooo. Why's that Marie? I mean your supposed to be able to get us in any where!"
"Oh I never said I didn't know how to get us in. I just said we didn't have the resources to do it!"
"Ok so what do we need to get in?"
"Well there is no way we are going to be able to use the radio's in this place, Mac's said that with the security they have, even if we disarmed it we still wouldn't be able to stay in contact, they would be able to hear us! So basically it means we're screwed! We have to all be in contact to do this one. This place is a maze and it's the only way we'll be able to get through it. But."
"Marie just get to the point we don't have all year for you to plan this" Adam interrupted
"WE NEED A TELEPATH!"
Silence. There is no way the head is going to let them commandeer a 'path. It just wouldn't be plausible.
Then suddenly
"Umm. if you don't mind my asking, what's a te..tel..tele.telepath?" Andrea asked
Laughter. Adam's laughter.
"You've got to be kidding right, you've been in this place how long and you don't know what a telepath is! That's hilarious!" Adam said
"Oh would you shut up for once Ads! The poor girl has probably been locked up all her life and doesn't even know the name for her powers!" Mackenzie said
"But what is a telepath?" Andrea asked again
"Hun," Marie said "a telepath is someone who can read other peoples thoughts and project their own into someone-else's mind. In our particular situation a telepath would link the 5 of us, so we could talk to each other in our minds"
FLASH
Andrea is running. Always running!
She can't stop. If she stops they'll get her and then she will never be free.
She looks around. Their has to be a hiding place somewhere. Suddenly she sees a club, A club jam-packed full of people. She'll be harder to find in there.
She sneaks in past the bouncer. Surprisingly easy but that's a thought for another time. She keeps an eye out for the men chasing her but at the same time looks for a quiet corner. Somewhere to hide even more.
There it is over to the left. A couple has just left there and if she. DAMN someone beat her to it. Continuing the search while still walking around, trying to maintain a look that says ' I belong here, there is no reason why I shouldn't be here.' She quickly spies another spot. Racing as cautiously as she possibly can. Andrea only just beat another couple to the spot. Giving them a quick 'sorry' smile Andrea starts to relax. It should be a while before she is found now.
Suddenly
FLASH
She's watching a couple get married in a garden, something she has never seen.
FLASH
The birth of their first child
FLASH
An argument. She's leaving him for his best friend..
....
She's back at the club again. Disoriented but herself. Before she even has time to gather her wits.
FLASH
A little girl swinging on a rope by the river, pushed by her older sister. Accidentally the elder pushes too hard and the little girl falls into the river. Before her sister can save her she drowns.
FLASH
Trying to do homework even though the death of her little sister still haunts her.
FLASH
Boyfriend after boyfriend, not being able to hang on to one for fear of something happening.
...
She's herself again. What are these memories.
FLASH
Dancing at a debutante ball with the cutest guy in school.
...
Why is she getting these. Who is making her see these things.
Frightened Andrea runs from the club. She runs as fast and as hard as she can. And then she stops, drops to the ground and trys to catch her breath.
The voices have stopped. No more memories that aren't her own.
In the silence suddenly footsteps. No time to think about why she saw the memories. Have to run or she'll never be free.
FLASH
Andrea was obviously deeply in thought. What those thoughts were the others were unsure
"Don't worry, we would only be able to hear the ones directed at us. Nothing you don't want anyone to know about. The easiest way to be sure though is to make sure you only think about relevant things. Nothing we don't need to know!" Mackenzie assured her.
"Oh" Andrea said "Um I don't know if your going to believe me or not but I think I might be telepathic. Would that help at all?"
The twins looked at each other. From the looks on their faces you would almost think they were talking to each other. In fact they were. They can only talk to each other this way but they have enough of an ability to be able to show Andrea the basics.
"Ok so you think you can train me, but could you at least talk out loud! Your being very rude" Andrea broke the silence.
Jaws dropped. But then as quickly as it happened they were back upand everyone was on the job.
"Alright Marie, Mackenzie I want you to get Andrea as prepared as you can. We'll get her better trained when we get back."