This should be fun. Fun is the theme of this project.
The Elitists are a group of super-powered global law enforcement agents who work in the shadows to protect others. For the first time, they're about to let a "civilian" join their ranks to prove that heroism comes from the heart.
The Elitists
Dedicated to my father. A hero is his own right for working three jobs so that my mom could stay at home to be with me and my siblings. I love you Dad.
Chapter One:
Washington DC Headquarters:
"Watch me," he said and left the interrogation room without looking back.
Hiroko Sato turned off the tape.
"Thus, concludes my presentation for why Spencer Reid should be my replacement. I'll take questions now."
Anaya Sarada wove her fingers together.
"Dr. Sato, as the outgoing member of the Elitists you were tasked with searching the globe to find your replacement. Your gift is the ability to hack systems without touching a keyboard. You have chosen a self-described technophobe to fulfill your duties. Why?"
"Because, I feel my gift was not my computer skills, but my ability to read the data about a person in a meaningful way. Spencer Reid can see what people need and what people want based on the data provided."
Darren Cole looked mildly bored.
"He has no muscle mass, and only fights weakly when provoked. His physical assessment has been waived every year he's been an agent. How can we use him in the field without a firearm when necessary?"
"You can see by the data I've compiled that he has the capability to build up muscle mass under the right training regiment," Sato said.
Molly Grady had been taking notes.
"He intellect is extraordinary, but his IQ is only one eighty-seven. You have an IQ of one nine-four and I have an IQ of one ninety-six. As you argued in your presentation, his intelligence is enhanced by his experience, but could his nightmares of the past trauma impact his work adversely?"
"It is possible," she conceded. "But not likely. You can see from the look of determination that he wants to prove everyone he has encountered in prison wrong. That he is not weak. That his intelligence is greater than ours in the sense that his emotions and experiences combined make his ability to understand people better."
Emilio Martinez looked lost in thought.
"Why would he want to abandon his team to join people who might make him feel inferior either based on their unique powers or intellect?"
"I do not think he will feel inferior here," she said. "While I do admit he might miss his team, I also think there is a certain sadness to his job that is draining his soul. Joining this team will strengthen him and this team as a whole. I am certain of it."
"Thank you, Dr. Sato," Sarada said. "Allow us time to discuss and we'll notify you of our decision tomorrow."
"Thank you," Sato. "I am confident you will make the right decision."
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The group was split evenly in two. The decision went to retired leader Lutalo Okeke.
Spencer Reid was chosen to be Hiroko Sato's replacement as an Elitist.