3Line Tales #8

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Remaining still for hours on end had been an onerous task initially, but months of vigorous training had made it almost a habit now; agents had to be deadly, efficient and still enough to blend into their background.

“ETA two minutes. Same method and mode of engagement,” the voice in his ear green-lighting the mission.

Instinct drew the target away from his bulletproof car as his mistress was shot, only to end up with a bullet to his brain from a helmet clad assassin standing in a field of orange blossoms.

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Written for Sonya’s Three Line Tales #238.

Other prompts: #RDP– Instinct; #3TC– Habit & Same; #YDWP-Onerous; Daily Spur– Method

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