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Walking away from Birkoff's station, Madeline was extremely happy with the plans she had put in place to curtail George's efforts to undermine Section One. Hostilities had existed between Section and Oversight for some time, but with George's interference in this mission, this had only escalated their contempt for him. She couldn't wait to debrief with Operations but once he heard what George had been reporting to Mr. Jones there was no telling what he may be inclined to want to do. He'd already suggested assassination as his favored mode of operandi but she'd diffused that situation for the time being, but it was highly probable that this would be back on the table once she reported their situation.

They had all tolerated each other over the years, but the suspicions between her and Paul on one hand and George on the other had caused a large chasm that widened with each impromptu visit from him. This hostility had only been exacerbated during this mission to where his interference was intolerable given his subterfuge. There was certainly no love lost between them whatsoever and now, if anything it had exacerbated. This time George had gone too far. Most times any encounter between the leaders resulted in a stalemate, but this time it seemed that Section One may just be able to checkmate George at his own game. Given the fact that Mr. Jones was now aware of his agenda, Madeline was sure that he would not try and interfere anytime soon, but nonetheless if George acted on their bogus Intel, it would indeed prove that he had gone behind their backs and in contravention of direct orders from Mr. Jones. Failure to obey his supreme leader may just be the answer to their problems. If George was stupid enough to go behind Mr. Jones' back then he deserved whatever punishment their leader would dish out. It could possibly be a win-win for Section One without any involvement from them whatsoever. This thought would please Operations no end.

Armed with new Intel about the Rising Dragons � compliments of Mr. Jones � they could now get back to what was important and at the same time make George look like a fool. Her mind had been focused on nothing else since her meeting and she couldn't wait to set things into motion back at Section. She had given Birkoff his orders and was confident that he would be able to expand this new Intel and put Section One back behind the eight ball.???? The Rising Dragons' short reprieve, like Michael and Nikita's, was over. It was time that Section brought the Rising Dragons mission to a closure before George could usurp their authority and undermine them even more.

Suddenly another thought popped into Madeline's mind that gave her cause to smile enigmatically � If ever Operations wanted to take over Oversight, this might just be his opportunity to show his true mettle. George would be under suspicion from Mr. Jones and if anything jeopardized the mission because of Oversight's intervention� then Operations would come up smelling roses. That thought was indeed worth thinking about.

With her inscrutable Mona Lisa smile on her face, Madeline continued on towards the perch where she knew Operations would be eagerly awaiting her return from Center. She was most satisfied that she had set things in motion to expedite the Rising Dragons mission and get Section back on the right foot. All they needed was the Intel to pursue the triad and the operatives to carry out the mission. They already had one � all they needed was a window of opportunity to make a strike on the Rising Dragons and its members. She was counting on Birkoff to come through with information that would facilitate a new profile as quickly as possible if they were to usurp George and his delusions of grandeur.

The added spring in Madeline's step was clearly noticeable as she continued on to the perch.

Birkoff watched Section's Head Strategist leave his station after giving him his explicit orders. His eyes followed her progression away from his computer terminal, noting Madeline's determined gait and unwavering mindset � just like her words had been to him � succinct, resolute and needing answers as soon as possible. He had his instructions and all the things she'd asked him to do were all major concerns. There was no time to prioritize any of the commands for he'd been well and truly put on notice; furthermore Madeline wanted him to start straight away. However, Birkoff decided that he would try and contact Mick Schtoppel again as his first strategy followed by the request to release false information for Greg Hillenger to chase. Then he would try to find a way to contact Michael and Nikita.

He knew he would have some difficulty in contacting them and that he may need Walter's help for that. Given the mood that Madeline was in it was obvious that she wanted everything done yesterday. Her words had an urgency to them that gave Birkoff little doubt that she and Operations had pressing plans in mind for Michael and Nikita. That would explain why the two recovering operatives had to return to Section early even though they still had a few days remaining on their downtime. Madeline had been adamant in her orders, so obviously whatever had been discussed between her and Mr. Jones had warranted this move. Her meeting must have been productive and had caused her to rethink their strategy on the Rising Dragons' mission. No doubt there would be a briefing to outline a profile for continuance and he guessed that when Michael and Nikita returned this would be put in place.

The fact that Madeline wanted him to plant some false information to head George off on a different tangent meant that he must be getting too close or could jeopardize the mission by his interference. Either way, things would be go, go as soon and Michael and Nikita returned. He only hoped that they were well enough to resume the mission.

Climbing the stairs up to Operations' office, Madeline was extremely satisfied with what she had set in motion. Her return to Section One after her meeting with Mr. Jones, had given her the momentum to dive into the Rising Dragons' mission armed with new Intel that could finally lead to Sun Yee Lok and other triad members capture. Not only had the meeting given her new data but it had also allowed her to checkmate George and stop him in his tracks. She had managed to kill two birds with one stone and the fact that Greg Hillenger would be under their watchful eyes was an added bonus. They could keep a close watch on him and leak Intel that would backfire on George. Yes revenge was best served cold � it was a very satisfying feeling.