The Hands of Time

#1 Bearer of Bad News

Wednesday, 17 June, 1931
Gaillimh, Éire
Twin boys, believed to be eight or ten years old, living on the streets of Gaillimh, were apprehended today as they attempted to steal a purse belonging to the wife of the Minister of Defense. After some questioning by a judge, the pair was sent to St. Joseph's Industrial School for Boys in Leitir Fraic. There they will receive quality education in letters, numbers, as well as skilled trades so they may become well-adjusted, contributing members of society.
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Monday, 8 April, 1935
Leitir Fraic, Éire
Brother Andrew Meyer, one of the senior priests and educators at St. Joseph's Industrial School for Boys was murdered this morning in his quarters at the school. Witnesses say they were woken in the early morning hours by shrieking coming from his room. Upon investigation, Brother Andrew was found in his bed drenched in blood but still alive. Attempts to save his life were in vain and he was pronounced dead. It is unknown how the perpetrator committed the crime, nor how he managed to escape. A thorough investigation is underway.

#2 Right to Bear Arms

Twins never arrived. Bielski still at large. Awaiting further instructions.

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Subjects captured, awaiting transport. Prepare for arrival. Give regards to Comedy and Tragedy. Redouble efforts to find Bielski.

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Somewhere over the Atlantic, heading to Canada to honor an agreement, Micah and MacEoghan find themselves with plenty of time to question their life choices. Was it right to stay in Time? Was it right to join the IRA? Was there anything they could have done to save their family?

Perhaps more pressing at the moment, however, how far can they trust Lorcan Kearney? IRA discipline enforcement, money launderer, identity thief, and who knows what else? Given the choice between him and the thousand year old Slavic mercenary they're going to confront, the twins can't help but wonder if the mercenary is the kinder option.

They will have little time to consider the situation, as the next leg of their adventure is just waiting for them to touch down...