(subplot) Tania's Phone call

Tania settled herself down on a bench about a ten minute walk away from the glitches mansion and pulled out her phone. There was already a text waiting for her from her employer. She sighed and gave them a call.

"Hey, Tania here. I just got your message"

"So? How did it go?" The Director asked with intrigue.

"Fine. They think a rented house comes with a fucking concierge. Not one of them even questioned it. How difficult can this be? I didn't even bother using a fake name"

"Don't get cocky. Tania" the Director warned "I've made the mistake of underestimating these girls before"

"It's fine, it means if they Google me my name matches with my socials. I know what I'm doing" Tania rolled her eyes as she spoke.

"That's good. Because if you get compromised, you and I never met. You are on your own. Same thing if you get on the wrong side of the witch. I won't be able to help you"

"Oh yes, the witch. People turning into frogs and such" Tania spoke with a smirk "You really believe in that don't you? Anyway, isn't she on our side?"

"I'm not on anyone's side. At least not yet" the Director reminded her "And I'm telling you, you need to be careful. She's capable of going after anyone who gets too close to the glitches"

"Look, from what you've told me it's pretty easy to avoid provoking this Rebecca. Just don't insult or threaten her, don't openly plot against her and don't shout out "Hey guys, there's no such thing as witches!" In the middle of a crowded room. Sounds pretty simple to me. I'm surprised they can't seem to manage it"

"You still sound a little cynical, Tania" the Director had a wicked but delicious idea forming in his mind "I tell you what, if you want to see for yourself, I'll treat you to an hour of Melanie Does Anything. Purely for research purposes, of course. You'll be amazed what you can do to her. I can easily pull some strings to get you to the front of the queue"

"That does sound like fun, but won't it rather blow my cover when Melanie shows up and tells the others about our session?"

"She can't. The app assures it's clients complete privacy. Obviously Mel will remember you, but she won't be able to discuss anything that happened in your session or even hint at having met you before"

"Okay, then I'm game. Sounds fun! Anything else you need from me?"

"How are you getting on with the glitches?" the Director wanted to know.

"Unless you count Lexie the frog, out of all of them I've only spent any significant time with Barbara so far. But she is **** to shag me, so I'm sure I will be welcome there any time. Her wife isn't very keen on me, I don't think. I'll try and get to know the others over time and win their trust"

"Speaking of winning their trust" the Director paused for a moment "The best way for you to integrate quickly with them would be to lose your clothes as well. They would love you for it!"

"Ha! Nice try! I know you have surveillance cameras all over the mansion, I installed them, remember!" Tania laughed "Look, I'll do whatever it takes to get the job done. If I feel like that means getting my kit off then I will. But I'd rather avoid it. I'm a spy, not a stripper"

"Okay, well I'll let you get back to it" the Director answered "Remember, for now I just need you to be my eyes and ears in the mansion. But I may require more from you further down the line, depending on how this plays out"

"Fine, you can count on me. I have it all in hand" Tania assured her boss "I'll check back in with you soon"