Work Text:
The time is 1625hrs; I am HR DIRECTOR Gena Michaelson...here with me today is Assistant Director
Elena Rodriguez. The subject of today's discussion is whether the AD is COMPROMISED ,
and if so to what extent, AND WITH WHOM.
G Michaelson: Assistant Director, I'll be direct: Are you compromised?
E Rodriguez: I will be equally direct-the answer is YES.
GM: I see. There is a...rumor, scuttle-butt, loose talk...that the DIRECTOR is the 'with whom',
in your case.
ER: Yes.
GM: To what extent?
ER: To the fullest extent possible
GM: That is to say: FULLY and COMPLETELY compromised?
ER: That is correct.
GM: Are you aware of a current SHIELD policy prohibiting personal, intimate relationships between
operatives?
GR: The Director thought such a policy...impractical. We are aboard that aircraft for months a at time;
the last time that I personally was off of it has been over a year. Intimate relationships flourish in an
environment where so many healthy Women and Men are in such close proximity for what can be extended
periods. Mack-The Director-understands PEOPLE; that apart from constant stress and alert status, outlets
are necessary...REQUIRED, even. If there is any hint that a due to a personal situation an agent or agents
cannot perform satisfactorily, in such a way as to endanger a mission, or bring discredit upon The Agency,
then said agent/agents are split up.
GM: I see...I see. As the Director has seen fit to not enforce such a policy, then none has been breached.
You have never, and would never endanger a mission, fellow agents, or bring discredit upon The Agency due
to your compromised status?
ER: I have only ever put MYSELF in harm's way; risked my own life. She holds up her mechanical arms, lets
lets them drop.
GM: Yes...Yes...interview terminated-1747hrs. Thank you, Assistant Director.
ER: Don't mention it.