Snippet #2686154

The mission was simple... At least it could have been if complications weren't a thing. Derek had been hidden away gathering information hoping the technical side of the mission would come through and give Derek some form of justification for what they were doing over a large some of money. Instead, he heard Melody over the mic proving that his plan wasn't as well thought out as he had hoped. "Looks like someone needs a pickup, Ryder. And you might want to make it fast. She's dressed in little more than her birthday suit." Derek didn't say anything as per usual but he was careful in shooting a text over to Kit before he was on the move again. Keep your distance. -Derek Kit probably wouldn't be too happy with Derek's choice of words though he needed to be quick when he was out on the field and she did need to keep her distance. He feared he was too far away following the client to rescue to begin with.

The target was on the move again as he left his apartment making Melody noticeable as she trailed after him. Derek followed in pursuit as well using the darkness and the buildings to his advantage. He dropped down into an alleyway just as Melody was searching for him while she toyed with the target. He quickly secured his cap and mask to hide his features while he was still engulfed by darkness. He may be hard to see but Derek wasn't going to risk blowing his cover or identity that quickly.

Derek quickly moved as Melody began to bring the target into the alleyway. His movements were quick as he jumped and held onto a fire escape before closing himself up. It was a miracle he didn't make any sound though Derek did seem to have a certain knack for going unnoticed. He made a face in disgust as he hid in the shadows and saw Melody's method for 'luring' the target. He leaned forward just as she began to threaten him. What is she doing? Derek hadn't expected the threats to launch so quickly while they were still digging dirt on them though Derek still prepared his gadgets in case anything were to go wrong now. "Isn't that right, Echo?" Derek jumped down from the fire escape and silent emerged from the shadows startling the target even further.

He didn't say anything as always but he seemed more quiet than usual. He didn't move or sign towards Melody. He simply stood there watching them with his arms folded. he actually felt a bit bad for the guy mainly because he was a man as well and that definitely wouldn't feel pleasant. Derek then put a hand on Melody's shoulder as his way of telling her to ease up. They couldn't hospitalize him after all.

Derek decided it was his turn to take control of the situation as he rolled up his sleeves and stepped towards the target. "Who are you?" The man whimpered and pressed his back against the brick wall as Derek continued to stare at him with a finger pressed to his lips. He brought his hand to the man's throat to hold him in place as Derek took out his baton. He pressed the button and quickly jolted the target. He jumped and fell down but he wasn't in any serious harm. Simply startled. Derek then picked him up and in a series of swift movements, he was able to hold the client's face against the wall while using one hand to hold his arm behind his back and pressing to make him feel like his arm could break at any moment. Derek looked back at Melody and used his free hand to sign to her so she could be his voice. "Consider this a warning."

He waited for her to finished and pushed the target away though not before taking out a small white cloth and holding it in the targets face until he fell to the ground and passed out in the alleyway. Chloroform. Derek then turned back to Melody and signed to her. "Just in case he tries to follow us." He shrugged and climbed up the fire escape again dashing away all too quickly. He wasn't entirely pleased with everything that happened but at least they got a message across. Derek hoped he would listen before the real trouble happened.