Holley Shiftwell drove in to the main hub of C.H.R.O.M.E. She'd been given instructions by Finn to meet there at 9.30 to meet a new recruit. It was 9.26 according to the digital clock which hung above her.
Finn arrived a minute after. He was smiling but notable nervous.
"Miss Shiftwell, nice to see you got here early." He greeted her, parking opposite her. Holley nodded her hood politely, but couldn't help but notice Finn being on edge.
"So, this new recruit" she checked the clock; 9.29am. "Who is he?"
"Ah, he's not really new. Per Se…" His eyes furrowed in thought. Holley cocked an eyelid in confusion. 9.31am. They were running late, Holley was a stickler for punctuality, though Finn was more relaxed. He knew who he was dealing with.
"He's… a 'special' car-"Finn's explanation was cut short by a rev of a feisty-sounded engine.
Holley turned to see a red, white and blue sports car zip in through the doors.
"Finn!" The car, whose whole body was painted as a Union Jack, rolled up to the other spy.
"Sorry I'm late, but you know… Fresh out of cryo; I got a few icicles to shake off if you know what I mean" He winked and laughed nasally. The sound made Holley cringe. There was no way this car could be a spy; not only was his paintjob ridiculously garish but the car sported a pair of thick, square glasses over his hazel eyes and his teeth, while she knew he couldn't help it, stuck out like a donkey's. He rolled his eyes over towards her and his body followed suit. He drove round her, engine purring.
"Well hello" He winked and giggled. She noted that he seemed to be continuously biting his lower lip. "And who might we be?" He pulled up alongside her, leaning in a little too close for Holley's comfort.
Finn gestured with a tire "Austin, this is Miss Holley Shiftwell. Holley; Meet Austin Powers".
The Jag laughed gratingly "Shiftwell by name, Shift Very Well by nature?"
Holley's eyes shot open at the remark.
"Powers!" Finn reprimanded.
"Oh I'm only playing, Finn!" He drove over beside the silver car, smiling. "And it's Austin Shaguar Powers" Holley tried to ignore the 'Shaguar's' engine purr and teeth licking.
Finn managed to persuade Austin to leave him to talk to the disapproving Holley, the Jag happily drove away to bother some of the other female attendants in the offices.
"We have a cryogenics unit?" Finn wasn't expecting that question.
"Yes we do"
"Why did we freeze him?" Holley's eyes narrowed, it was hard to tell if it was serious or snarky.
"His past experience may help in upcoming missions. I'll give you his files; I'm sure you'd prefer to read them than have him tell you about his 'experiences'" Finn smiled meekly.
"Fine" Holley rolled her eyes "But if he tries anything..." She flicked out her tazer, a small buzz emitted from it.
"Sometimes with Austin, I wish I had one of those to".
