5/31/16
Time Code: 17:00
Sierra (codename: Winter Fox) and I are now headed towards the
targeted area to complete “operation lose dignity.” The days leading up have
been long and unforgiving, but there is hope. Hope that we will complete our
mission in time. Hope that all this hard work won’t just be for another
failure.
Time Code: 17:20
Winter Fox and I make our way off of the train and head towards
The Majestic (codename: The Majestic). The ruthless sun is beating down on us.
The humid air is unforgiving. Sweat starts to roll off of my forehead, but all
I can think about is the mission. We are getting closer now. Here we go. This
is it, our last chance to make it. All we can do now is follow orders, and
pray.
Time Code: 18:30
No luck at The Majestic so far. I don’t believe the target is
here. Winter Fox has suggested moving to an unknown location. She’s on to me.
Is this a trap? Does she want all the tickets for herself? The time for
questions is way past gone. This is a do or die situation. It doesn’t matter if
I trust Winter Fox; she’s all I got.
Time Code: 19:00
The endless pavement shows no sign of hope. Wearing a gown has
never been so hard. Winter Fox and I have arrived back at The Majestic. There
are others here. They have set up their stations and don’t seem to be leaving
anytime soon. One named Thomas (codename: Thumbs Up) seems to have been
poisoned with alcohol. Poor sap. Running around the streets of Cannes. Who gave
him that tux? There’s no way that’s his tux. He’ll never get a ticket.
Time Code: 19:01
Thumbs Up has received a ticket…
Time Code: 19:02
I have now taken over Thumbs Up’s previous station. He continues
to dance up and down the streets of Cannes with a ticket in his hand and a grin
on his face. I can’t stand his smugness.
Time Code: 19:03
I have decided to kill thumbs up.
Time Code: 19:04
This has proven difficult. The alcohol has seemed to give Thumbs
Up powers of speed and agility. Looks like I’ll have to complete this mission
the old fashioned way.
Time Code: 19:45
This mission is proving more difficult than previously thought.
Winter Fox doesn’t seem to be having much luck either. Many potential targets
approach her, however they just wish to court her. Poor kids. They have no
idea. I on the other hand just have men in t-shirts and jeans claiming to have
tickets. However in order to obtain these tickets, I have to follow them to
unknown locations. That is against protocol so I have to turn down their
offers. I continue to smile and say “bonsoir” to bystanders. Time is running
out and I am no closer to completing this mission.
Time Code: 20:50
I’ve been standing on the same corner for what seems like hours.
My faith is fading fast. I’m preparing myself for failure.
Time Code: 20:52
What’s this? A strange man has approached me. He is in a tuxedo
and rushes up to me. “Neon Demon?” He asks in a hurry. “Yes” I tell him. He
speaks in French and tells me to come with him. I am very confused and I guess
it shows. He asks me what language I speak and if I understand him. Everything
is happening so fast. Is this the target? Have I found him? Or better yet, has
he found me? The man tells me to hurry with him to retrieve the tickets from a
third party. My interest fades. This is obviously a scam. And yet, he is in a
tux. I ask him if he has an extra ticket for my partner. He does. This all
seems too good to be true. Time is of the essence. It seems I have no choice. I
pick up the bottom of my gown and start running with this mysterious man.
Time Code: 20:55
We have now picked Winter Fox. She was questioning at first but
quickly realized how rare of an opportunity this was and was not about to give
it up. We race towards the Palais with hope that this man is not a kidnapper;
but with more hope that he actually has tickets.
Time Code: 21:00
We meet up with the 2nd man in a suit. “Let’s go hurry!” he says. I am very skeptical. “Show us the stuff, ” says my inner drug dealer. He shows us the tickets and I am actually very shocked that he actually has them. I look at Winter Fox with the “this is it” look. We hurry towards the gate, picking up a random begging woman off of the streets. That was weird but whatever. We arrive at the gates and surprisingly the tickets actually worked.
Time Code: 21:10
We have been waiting in
line for a short amount of time now. I thank the man in the suit for the
tickets. He then proceeds to explain to me that he had been watching me for a
while before. He told me his dates were running late so he came back to the
corner where I was to come give me the tickets instead. His friend told me I
have a sort of “good vibe.”
Time Code 21:11
Winter Fox begins singing
“Good Vibrations.”
Time Code: 21:30
Why are we in line so
early?
Time Code: 21:50
Here we go. The mission
is coming to a close. They are opening the gates. I can see it in the distance,
the red carpet. I have worked so hard for this moment. All those nights trying
to complete the mission and failing are finally put to rest. I’ve let my agency
and myself down again and again, but not tonight. I finally did it.
Mission Complete.
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