Chapter 7: Moments
"How do we exactly explain all of this to the press?" Dr. Doofenshmirtz asked; his back brace proved to be very uncomfortable and straightened his natural hunchbacked form. It was unnerving even for himself to be standing up straight for once.
Perry and Dr. Doofenshmirtz were recovered from the wreckage of the 2nd car of the Latin America train after Bannister's recorded death. Many people began questioning what went on during the attack in the 2nd car, but Perry and Dr. Doofenshmirtz refused to give out any information other than their need-to-know basis answers. Otherwise, the report went as followed:
"Professor C. O. Bannister was reported dead in a train incident regarding the wheels of the train running his decapitated body over. Evidence to support this report included the train's right-side wheels containing what is identified to be Bannister's blood. His death was not done on purpose; insufficient evidence suggests that his death was an accident, although we currently don't have any more information regarding his death.
Lyla Lolliberry was also found dead in the wreckage, a very abnormally deep stab wound was discovered deep in her chest, and she died from blood loss and a damaged heart, which we could only assume explains the metal wreckage we also found in the 2nd car. In the wreckage there appeared to be a large abnormally large sword with a slot for a regular human's arm, which we assume was a contraption Lolliberry's murderer had used to kill her. The pieces of metal were identified to be under Bannister's organization, otherwise known as Bannister Evil Enterprises, or as it is known by its acronym: BEE. Lawsuits are currently judging and placing BEE under probation and a thorough search through the enterprise's factory regarding Bannister's true ambitions will commence tomorrow. We will report back to you once we've gathered more information.
That is the end of our report, and TV broadcast reporter Danny Swamp signing off."
Major Monogram shut off the broadcast, and turned to Perry and Dr. Doofenshmirtz.
"What did you think, Major Monogram?" Major Monogram's young assistant Carl Karl asked, setting down a cup of coffee and a few paperwork regarding the Latin America event.
"What can I say? At least our best agent had returned alive. Agent P, this may come as a sudden gift at such a wrong time, but I hereby reward you for your bravery and succession of completing the mission. On behalf of the Organization Without a Cool Acronym, I, along with the approval of Colonel Contraction, grant you the title and rank of Lieutenant. Congratulations, Agent P." Major Monogram clapped his hands and made space as Agent P stood and walked around the large office meeting table, while his fellow agents clapped politely for him.
Perry saw his former apprentice Terry at the edge seat. He was at a front row view. The turtle waved at him and gave him a thumbs-up.
Good job. You deserved it.
Understanding the message his apprentice conveyed, Perry nodded his head and returned his stride towards his place next to Monogram.
"Let's give it up for Lieutenant Agent P, our 2nd in command official. Please treat him with newfound respect, ladies, non-binaries, and gentlemen… animals, I should say." Major Monogram clapped.
Perry stared ahead, watching his newfound friends, Carl, and even Dr. Doofenshmirtz clap for him. He felt another emotion- confidence. Perry knew that he was granted a rank of honor, and because of the years he served for OWCA and his recent completion of the mission, this was an event in history he should respectfully savor.
After all, he was the engineer in their success.
