The Marferian

Prologue: Chapter 2

July 5th, 2020: Zürich, Switzerland: United Nations Peace Conference

{One hour earlier}

Swiss UN Host: "I'm honored that all could come here today. Unfortunately, the Conference must be halted due to a minor inconvenience until further notice. Feel free to go to the dining hall, main lobby or one of our lounges until we can sort things out"

{Everyone stands up and are starting to walk to the exits}

{A 60-year old middle eastern man stands up and starts walking}

{He stops at a Security Checkpoint}

Security Guard: "May I help you, sir?"

{The man shows his credentials}

Irani Representative: "Status report on the situation"

Security Guard: "There's been a security breach inside the complex, sir. Two special agents assigned by the UN Council are currently questioning a prime suspect"

Irani Representative: "I need you to get me an ID on the suspect. While you're at it, get me General Commander Rascalov of the Russian Federation"

Security Guard: "Right away, sir"

Irani Representative: "Where can I find the security chief?"

Security Guard: "He is on his way here, sir"

Irani Representative: "Good"

{The man walks through the hallway}

{He opens his cellphone}

Irani Representative: "Get a team here ready for Protocol X547"

Operator: "At once, sir. A team will be ready, ETA two minutes"

{The Security Guard approaches the man}

Security Guard: "Excuse me, sir. We found Commander Rascalov"

Irani Representative: "Where is he?"

Security Guard: "He's detained in Questioning Room 4. We've ID him as the prime suspect"

Irani Representative: "Detained? Why is he being detained for? Why is he the prime suspect?"

Security Guard: "He has been linked with the most wanted terrorist in the world, sir"

Irani Representative: "Who are the two agents in charge of the investigation?"

Security Guard: "CIA Agent Jackson and MI6 Specialist Stevenson, sir"

Irani Representative: "Good, thank you"

Security Guard: "Should I inform the Chief of Security, sir?"

Irani Representative: "Please do, good man"

{The man heads towards the Questioning Room and makes a stop along the way}