31 December 2005 - Weird and agent

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Peeking Behind the Curtain

Weird: I think I’ll take a peek at that. [steals the mystery device and holds it up to view]
covert agent: Hey!
Smart: Didn’t you say it was nothing? But it resembles a low-cost radiation alarm.
Weird: I’m sorry for endangering national security. By the way, this isn’t my real head. [gives it back and flees]
covert agent: Do you know that individual?
Smart: Wasn’t that Cheney’s nephew? It’s a good thing you were here to protect these peaceful protestors from radiological weapons in the hands of crazies like him. They certainly deserve more official protection than the typical train station or shopping mall.
covert agent: Um, yeah.

clue:

The reports of radioactivity sweeps at mosques are not that scary—they could be wasting money in more dangerous ways. They probably are. *That’s* what’s scary.

give me a clue so sweet and true

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