Basil Begins chronicles the initiation of Basil into the covert world of espionage under the tutelage of the veteran operative Marcus. Through terse, impactful exchanges, Marcus instills in Basil the importance of reading beyond the surfaceseeing patterns in silence and wielding information as both sword and shield (zine.mismi.net).
As Basil matures into a strategist, he navigates high-stakes assignments for shadowy employers like Mr. Grey and Ms. Silva, each mission stretching across continents and skirting legaland moralboundaries. His chameleon-like adaptability allows him to infiltrate tech firms and underground networks, posing as a consultant or contractor to extract cutting-edge intelligence, all while wrestling with the loneliness that comes from a life built on deception (zine.mismi.net).