The morning is a rush and quickly becoming a blur.  Travelling with Lippy already feels like a shot of adrenaline.  Our first class tickets and, it turns out, her preparedness, quickly have us ensconced in a private aircraft cabin.<br/><br/>Our attentive flight attendants get us set up, but the show is truly this abundance of information, spilling out of Lippy's memory and research.  I try to take it all in as best I can, but I also become incredibly thankful to have her with me.  It becomes more and more clear that we are dealing with an impressive level of organization and intrigue.  This will be quite the crucible.<br/><br/>"You are far from just the baggage handler, Lippy.  I think we know I'm just the new guy, out with his training wheels still on.  This research is impressive and I'm sure will be invaluable."<br/><br/>I take a slow, appreciative sip of my coffee.<br/><br/>"Why don't I make that call, and arrange the meeting.  We can take advantage of my newness while we can.  It sounds like it might be useful, at least at first, to keep my involvement with the Agency less than public.  Sound like a plan?"