On an island not to far away, shady plans had gone array. In the lonely house on Lemoy with clicks and wirrsthe table flipped, the chair spun and pictures pulled back to reveal dials and computers, larger but more advanced then our own. Despite the dramatic flare, the silver skinned man from under the sea nervously addressed the large video screen that now replaced the far wall.
"Surface agent X two zero to Titianica reporting -" he started in his nasally voice only to be interrupted by his leader.
"How dare you call me, your ruler at a time like this?!" Titan bellowed down the line. "How dare you have the gall to show your face after your plan failed! Tempest is alive you fool! his crew have not been captured and enslaved! And Stingray "
The plan had actually been Triffle the mighty sea gods idea, but X20 wisely kept his mouth shut on that score. He stood there trebling in his robes from fear while Titan trebled in his with rage continuing to scold and curse the surface agent until X20 found a space to talk in.
"But your excellency it may work our favour. I have learnt that in the most brilliant ambush Stingray was servely damaged and may even be out of action for sometime. Not only that but Marina was not aboard. If you don't belive me Listen to the broad cast I was cunningly able to obtain..."
With a few presses of buttons the recorder sprung to life again and Titan listened intently his eyes gleaming. Normally, X2-Zero was unable to pick up Stingray and a large majority of Mareniville's radio calls due to the encryptions. It had been pure luck he'd had the scanning equipment switched on and tuned in to a frequency that just happened to pick up what the Stingray crewmen Phones had referred to as secondary radio.
He normally used the frequency to tune in to the terrains most delightful classical music channel but he wasn't about to tell Titian that.
"Both radio systems gone, Emergency lightings in play so something's gone in the circuitry; we've a dent in the hull, the first rotors jamming and two hyrogears are flooded."
"The diving equipment needs to be checked too." Tempest voice agreed "given the rips in my suit they're might be some damaged to the tanks. Commander I know we've another few hours patrol ahead of us but I feel we'll have to return to base. Stingray needs repairing asap before it can continue any of its duty."
"Marvellous, Marvellous!" they'll be ready to concor in no time!" Titain clapped and his mood only improved on hearing Shore's opinion of the situation. "So the treacherous Marina is causing distress to the terrainions," Titian thought aloud. "I hope it's serious! Perhaps she's done for."
"her wages will be docked at any rate, your excellency." X2Zero chimed in helpfully.
"Excellent, excellent!" Titan paused. "...What's a wage?"
"I don't know sire, but it sounds painful."
"All the better for that accursed girl. Have you any idea idea what is actually wrong?"
"Not as yet but I hope to find out soon your excellency."
"do so. In the mean time I must consult with Tiffle to as how to proceed now Stingray isn't at our fins for now. And If any additional information proves to be useful, we can use it to our advantage and you X 2 Zero, will be handsomely rewarded ..."