LJ Idol, Week 8: "Bycatch" (Home Game Entry)

Aisling had paid close attention to the recent rumblings and rumors about Talos Corporation these last several months. On the face of it, Talos was a private security company for high-profile clientele. Behind the scenes, they were a privately funded army, but nobody knew just how substantial their reach was. It was time to find out.

Aisling had orchestrated her leave from Akamai Industries very carefully. She had posted a handful of grumblings on her MetaBook account and made sure her online friends and acquaintances were aware that she was going "on sabbatical" for a while. She had requested ideas of places to visit which were at least a few hours away from home, and when the location that she had already decided on was suggested, Aisling quickly agreed with the comment, made hotel arrangements in the historical district, and left home the following day.
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