[ IP ] Time of our Grandfathers

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 The horse's hoofbeats fall closer together as he comes to a stop, bringing the carriage with him. Grabbing one of the bars holding up the roof in one hand, you swing out of the cart, while reaching into your pocket with the other. You bring out a bill and hand it to the driver before walking across the sidewalk and into the courthouse. Bringing out your chronometer, you check the time; right on schedule. You put it back, making sure the chain dangles just so, and climb the steps to the door. You open them, and hold the door for the gentleman behind you. A quick glance confirms him as your target, though you already knew he was supposed to be the only one here. Time to put the plan into action. 
 `` Say, friend,'' you begin, `` nice weather we're having today. Shame we have to spend it in court.'' 
 He walks on in front of you, not acknowledging that you said anything. You let the door shut and catch up with him. 
 `` You're Douglas, right? Douglas McAdams? The one who's testifying against Mickerson?'' 
 The man stops and turns to face you, taking his cigar out of his mouth. 
 `` What business of yours is it what I'm doing here? Bug off.'' 
 `` Actually, it's quite my business.'' You look around to make sure nobody's listening but Douglas. `` You see, I was sent from the future. Because of your testimony, Mickerson walks free today. In a year's time, he defects to the Soviets and helps them create a device that lets them take over the world. By 1965, everything's a dystopia. Now, obviously, you do n't believe me, and I'm only telling you because I'm about to knock you out, hide you in that closet, and impersonate you.'' 
 McAdams tries to ignore you and walk away, but one solid punch tot he jaw and he's out cold. You drag him to the closet, pull him inside, and swap clothes with him. You check your chronometer again; still right on schedule. You leave the closet and lock the door behind you. Striding to the room where Mickerson's trial is about to take place, you open the doors and find a seat - phase one complete.
