Thursday, April 24, 2003 :::
 
Outline . . .

1. Prologue
   
   
   
   • Vague images describe scene of a mirror, a door, falling, and something like a punch in the chest
     
   
   
2. Chapter 1, Part 1
   
   
   
   • Protagonist emerges from mental fog to the nagging of a vagrant asking for a cigarette
     
   • Pro finds a pack of Lucky Strikes in his dusty suit jacket, lights one and coughs harshly
     
   • Pro gives whole pack to vagrant; sees 'Al Green' name on marquee across the street; tells vagrant that's his name, then wanders off
     
   
   
3. Chapter 1, Part 2
   
   
   
   • Al wanders the streets of Seattle for several days
     
   • Al takes stock of his pockets, having done this over and over again searching for clues to his memory and identity
     
   • In his pockets, Al finds:
     
     
     
     • a pack of chewing gum
       
     • a futuristic leatherman
       
     • a wad of twenties
       
     • four bullets
       
     
     
   • Al also notes some strange techo/tribal tattoos on his body, a complex-looking wristwatch, and the fact that he seems to wearing a nice (though dirty) black suit w/o a tie.
     
   • Al finds himself driven by an overwhelming compulsion, some kind of pulse pervading his consciousness, leading him to a small coffee shop in south downtown.
     
   • Al's compulsion pulls him into a backroom where a clandestine meeting seems to be taking place. He is not expected and a gun barrel pressed to the side of his head shows he is not welcome.
     
   
   
4. Chapter 2, Part 1
   
   
   
   • Al meets Mason and Blue. The forces of chance convince Mason to let him live and become a part of the group.
     
     
     
     • Al uses words and his voice to manipulate the gunman's mind. The gunman leaves the room crying.
       
     • Al is asked to explain himself. Unable to define the compulsion, Al claims ignorance.
       
     • The man leading the meeting seems to know Al and refers to him as Agent Green.
       
     • Another man asks Agent Green if "your kind believes in fate." Al, in confusion, says, "not really."
       
     • The man holds up a quarter, says, "Heads -you leave in your dirty suit. Tails -you leave in a bodybag."
       
     • The quarter is flipped and lands on its edge. "You should," says the other man.
       
     • The men introduce themselves (though they seem to think Al should already know who they are).
       
     
     
   • Mason and Blue expect Al to make them some sort of offer or explain his presence. When he cannot, they are quite surprised.
     
   • Al explains his confusion and memory loss and asks them if they might be able to help him.
     
     
     
     • Blue laughs at the request and says, "You're the man with the mind, Agent Green. That's your forte not ours."
       
     • Al doesn't understand any of this and tells them so. Blue is skeptical, but Mason tells Blue, "No, it seems to fit."
       
     • Al learns that Mason and Blue are extraordinary and powerful individual who are putting together a cabal to protect their interests.
       
     
     
   
   

::: posted by Mr.Concinnity at 4:06 PM