Acknowledgements and Thanks

I hope everyone has enjoyed this little tale. It was inspired by the many spy movies I have seen over the years, and especially the recent Charlie’s Angels movies. The women of the Retrieval Team are all obviously fictional creations, as are the villainous Ivana Rulital and her company, Globo-Fashion. If they bear any resemblance to actual people or companies, it is purely coincidental.

The commercials were a flash of inspiration. I remembered how many old television programs used the characters from the program in their commercials, so I decided to do the same. The commercials also allowed me to do a small bit of character development outside the main story.

There will probably be more stories in the future. I already have some ideas floating around in my head, but they will have to be developed. You can be sure that the fashion tyrants will not rest.

A big thanks goes to Panache and his stories, which inspired me to attempt one of my own.

I would also like to thank the different cast members of this little tale.

First, the initial kidnap victims, who didn’t have much screen time, but started this whole tale:
Riverkilt
Graham
Hamish

I would like to thank Andrew Breecher, who allowed me to kidnap him later in the story. I’m sorry the operatives of Globo-Fashion wrecked your home.

I want to thank Celtic Menace, although you were unconscious the whole time, you helped provide the motivation for a major character.

To Canuck, thanks for letting me put you on the side of the villains, even if only temporarily. Remember; beware of powerful women who offer to share that power.

To the staff at the Great Hall of X Marks the Scot:
Mike1, who was the perfect choice for my “M”
Colin
Kiltedmusiclover
Freelander Sporrano, I’m glad you’re on our side
Tattoo Bradley
Starbkjrus
Prestor John, even though you only had a cameo

Many thanks to the Caterers:
Chef as The Chef
kiltedcarpenter as The Carpenter
Frank McGrath as The Green Glove, your bright green drinking glove just had to make an appearance
and Roan Carter as The Chair Mangler, furniture wrestler extraordinaire.

And finally, many thanks to Dirka Skene, who offered to become a member of the team and who is now my hero.