At Domestic Counter-Terrorism Task Force Headquarters, Special Agent Simon Peters and Supervisory Special Agent James Southworthy took their familiar seats in the office of Executive Director of Operations Ellison Timor.

Timor's hand showed slight tremors as he set his coffee cup down, "I just got off the phone with the President. The disappearance of those Russian detonators escalates mission Forest Nymph."

"As it should, Stryker has to be associated," interjected Southworthy.

Peters looked up from his computer screen. "No tracking beacon results, but it's unlikely they have been smuggled into the country yet. The FBI and CIA have activated all responses."

"Regardless, we need to look at accelerating the deployment," said Timor.  "I need full status."

"All identity measures are in place. Agent Ann Kassidy died in a decidedly typical car accident last week. Now Tasha Cassidy, unemployed legal assistant, has recently inherited an old farm just outside of Harlow, suspected locality. Thorough covers established. All documentation transitioned using witness protection program assets. Operative has been extensively trained and drilled."

"Drilled?" interjected Southworthy with a smirk.

"That's an important point," Peters countered as he ignored the remark. "She has not been sexually trained in any way. Mission simulations indicate non-contributive."

"Good," said Timor. "Has she been weaponized?"

"Yes. She has a one of a kind prototype stealth device that should even pass an ultrasound test. Fully healed. All exams passed clean. She has also received the full range of vaccines and preventatives, including a special package of classifieds straight from Plum Island. She has a long-life birth-control implant as well as some specialized hormone treatments."

Southworthy perked up. "Hormone treatments?"

"No unnatural influences, but her hormones will remain at her monthly peak, essentially like she's ovulating all the time."

"That should make her a little more gung ho," scoffed Southworthy.

"What about insertion plans?" asked Timor.

Southworthy smiled and Peters shook his head.

"Monitoring was the biggest problem, but we have some new prototype equipment for that now. Styker is very strict about anything electronic. They'll scan her, so no bugs, no tracking beacons, nothing. Otherwise, it all seems in order. We've ran it past Seal Team 6 tactical, and the whole thing has been approved. Need to know."

"Are you telling me that she's ready?"

Peters hesitated. "Another day or two would be better."

Timor paused considering. "Southworthy?"

"No objections."

"OK Peters, scramble Forest Nymph. I'll call the President."