'Yes. Arrows were used at the Hong Kong crime scene. Our unsub exclusively uses a bow and arrow. If you know who he is you need to tell us. The man is a murderer' insisted Morgan.
'A murderer who saved your life a few weeks ago and rescued hostages? Sounds scary' Waller scoffed. 'And it looks like he hasn't changed. Still playing the hero.'
'You know who he is?' asked Morgan incredulously.
'Yes I know who he is' she replied emotionlessly…
'What do you mean you know who he is? The man is a murderer. Who is he?' asked Morgan incredulously.
'You do know what Top Secret means right?' replied Waller sarcastically. 'It means that disclosure could reasonably be expected to cause exceptionally grave damage to the national security. In this case it could start a war. Now maybe you can't do the math but I can. A handful of lives taken here in Starling City versus hundreds of thousands that would be lost in a war? That's pretty simple math.'
'If you can't tell us anything why did you insist on meeting here in Starling City? Why wouldn't a conference call have sufficed?' Hotch countered calmly.
'Like I just said, if the true nature of that operation was to be disclosed and/ or made public it could start a war. That I not something that I felt should be discussed over a conference call.'
'He has murdered multiple people and attacked others. You need to tell us who he is so that we can stop him. His identity does not need to be become public knowledge' insisted Morgan.
'Is this really worth starting a war over? A handful of people? You need to take a look at your priorities' Waller countered dismissively.
'The man is a criminal and is terrorizing this city' insisted JJ.
'Seems to me that the only people being 'terrorized' are the very criminals that law enforcement should have behind bars. Besides, you don't have any evidence that this is the same man. While I may think this is the same man, you have no definitive evidence connecting your 'unsub' to my case. And I have no reason to release the identity of person involved in a Top Secret case!'
'He was overheard talking to another man about something that happened in Hong Kong. And the other man knew he was an archer' mentioned Morgan.
'Did you record the conversation? Were any specifics discussed besides the mention of 'something' happening in Hong Kong?' asked Waller with interest.
'No' Morgan replied in frustration.
'Then how exactly do you know it is the same man? All you are basing your assumptions on is a discussion between 2 unidentified men – one who kidnapped multiple hostages, including you Agent Morgan, and one you have classified as a murderer.'
'Why would you assume anything said between them would have any basis in the truth? And as to the mention of Hong Kong? There are 7.5 million people living in Hong Kong. I'm sure there are a lot of criminal activities happening there every day' Waller answered dismissively.
'But you said that you think our unsub is the same man from your case in Hong Kong. Why did you agree to meet with us if not to share information?' asked Hotch.
'Let's get one thing straight Agent Hotchner. I have no obligation to share any information with you. The Hong Kong case was classified Top Secret – SCI Alpha Level 6 for a number of reasons. I agreed to meet with you because you started looking into a case that is better left in the past. That said, you have managed to pique my interest. And any possible to the Hong Kong case cannot be ignored. My superiors have insisted that I be …. 'cooperative'. So what, if any, information I share is at my discretion.'
'Ok. The floor is yours Director Waller. What can you tell us?' prompted Hotch.
'First of all, what I'm about to tell you cannot leave this room' Waller started. 'This case is not just Top Secret. It is SCI Alpha Level 6. That means that certain information regarding this case is compartmented. Information that includes the identity of the man you think is your unsub and the objectives of the Hong Kong operation. You have not been granted the approval to be read in on the SCI classified details.'
'What can you tell us then? About the archer? His identity…' started Rossi before being interrupted.
'…is one of those compartmented details. Move on' replied Waller.
'He is killing people here in Starling City. We need to stop him before someone gets caught in the crossfire' insisted Morgan.
'And of the people he has killed, how many can you say were innocent? Honestly, he seems to be doing a better job than the city's police force. Maybe they should add him to their pay-roll.'
'Did he torture General Shrieve in Hong Kong? Was he the one who killed him?' asked Rossi.
'Judging by the fall-out from the operation I wouldn't be surprised about the torture. I don't believe he fired the fatal shot though. He tended to …. Shy away from making life-or-death decisions. Probably because his last girlfriend was killed in front of him. It made him gun-shy.'
'But the bodies of several soldiers were found at the scene, all shot with arrows. And General Shrieve had also been tortured with arrows. Why don't you think he was the one to kill him?' asked JJ.
'Because he would have wanted him to suffer' replied Waller.
