Log: Kane/Duncan

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Kane learns the results of the investigation into the Aitkins incident.



"Hey Fred." Garrison didn't want to admit it, but he was nervous. It was entirely possible that he would be facing a judge to defend himself against a murder charge. Three of them. If it happened, and he lost, he would spend the better part of the rest of his life in prison. It was hard to try and keep his voice casual.

"You okay?"

"That answer depends a lot on you, boss."

"Yeah, I guess so." Fred took a deep breath. "Garrison, Internal Affairs decided that the shoot wasn't righteous. The circumstances around Snorison's shooting aside, they feel it was motivated by revenge. Agent Ryerson has been leading it, and he's convinced you just snapped."

"I-" Kane got a hold of himself. "I understand, Fred. When are they going to lay the charges?"

"They aren't. IA got pre-empted by SHIELD. They declared the entire case as part of their own investigation, and it falls under national security. It's entirely in SHIELD's hands, and they aren't interested in pursuing charges against you."

"What? That makes no sense." SHIELD had just laid down the hammer in terms of agency interference, which saved Kane but didn't make sense for them to do.

"Yeah, it also includes a recommendation for a commendation for you. The Bureau likely isn't going to do that." Fred said. "IA is going bonkers and the Director is pissed, but there's nothing they can do. SHIELD trumps us. From what I've heard, a certain green-haired former agent spent some political capital to make it happen."

"Brand."

"Brand. Kane, I got to level with you, the rumours around here are ugly. A lot of agents think you lost it, gunned down a couple of people, and got lucky enough to have your fuck buddy bail you out of the consequences. Ryerson wants your head on a stake. I laid down the law about any vendettas messing with my caseload, but he can make things uncomfortable for you inside the bounds of the law."

"I can handle it. Jesus."

"You got lucky, Garrison. And other people know it. Keep your head down and your temper in check. I'm serious."

"I get it, boss. So that means what now?"

"You come in for work tomorrow and collect your shield and your sidearm. You come back and you do the job, Kane." Fred's tone soften for a minute. "Welcome back, son."