The system's voice echoed in Richard's thoughts [Extreme emotions detected +20 plausibility points.]
In Richard's mind, frustration and fear mingled as he thought about Blair's sudden interference. "I didn't even have a chance to put things in motion," he mused internally. "Blair just ruined everything. Curiosity killed the cat, and now it's come back to bite me, the one who created her like that." With a sinking feeling, he realized that the situation was spiraling out of control, and he would likely have to confront Agent X head-on.
