“Okay, deploy the security team,” I called out to Thorne, who was beside me with the new security guards we hired behind him.
“Okay, you guys, set up position,” He watched the team file through the door. A minute or so later, he nodded at me. “They’re in position now.”
I...
2023-10-11 22:47:33 +0000 UTC View PostWhen I woke up, it felt like only a few minutes had passed since I fell unconscious. Claire was focused on the medical terminal while Thorne was still standing there in the same spot facing me. He quickly noticed me and tapped Claire on the shoulder.
“You’re awake! How are you feeling?...
2023-10-11 22:43:57 +0000 UTC View PostI held onto the ledge as I peered through the open window at the two men facing away from me. Off to the side, a man and a woman were kneeling before them.
“Doctor, are you certain that this clinic is worth further investment? I lost a squad already, and this is proving to be quite a hass...
2023-10-11 22:39:27 +0000 UTC View PostClaire - Rollo Halls Associate
“Forget it then. Don’t risk exposing yourself and go back to the clinic first.” Rollo, her current boss, dryly commanded.
“What W—”
Before she could voice her complaint, he cut her off, “We’ll be fine. We can still ...
2023-10-11 22:36:15 +0000 UTC View PostA few hours later, I picked up Thorne and Claire and we drove off to one of the megabuildings in our district.
“Boss, plug this into the network for a bit and I’ll be able to get access to the cameras.” Claire handed me a small lipstick-shaped device.
“Got it. Remember, don’...
2023-10-11 22:32:23 +0000 UTC View PostThe first thing we did when we went inside the clinic was to head straight for the security control room. From the cameras within, we saw about a dozen masked men outside, all armed and wearing ballistic vests who were trying to enter our building. They were only waiting for their vanguard to fin...
2023-10-11 22:29:50 +0000 UTC View PostOne day, when the clinic had just opened, I tinkered around in my new workshop while there weren’t any clients yet.
I placed a pair of boots on the workbench and disassembled it for maintenance. There was barely any wear and tear, which was good news, but it wasn’t flexible enough yet. ...
2023-10-11 22:25:48 +0000 UTC View PostFirst thing in the morning, I ventured to an electronic store I found online with positive reviews. There was an entire street dedicated to electronics with only pedestrian access, and it was crowded even this early in the day.
Disembarking from the car, I watched it drive off to auto park ...
2023-10-11 22:15:01 +0000 UTC View Post“Wake up!”
I opened my eyes to the words everyone definitely wanted to hear first thing in the morning.
I don’t think I could ever be a morning riser. Especially when I stayed up late the previous night, setting up the various rooms with the proper equipment and surgical tables....
2023-10-11 07:39:47 +0000 UTC View PostThorne - Rollo Halls Associate
“Stay there and watch, don’t do anything unless I say so or you’re spotted.”
“Yes, sir, I’ll do my best. I think I’m getting the hang of how to stay out of sight.”
For the past month, he had followed his new employe...
2023-10-11 07:36:03 +0000 UTC View Post“How may I help you, sir?” asked the well-dressed salesman with Premier Arms’ pin on his collar.
“I wanted to browse your handguns that have greater armor-piercing capabilities,” I inspected the various models around the shop.
“Of course, sir. Please let me show you some o...
2023-10-11 07:34:20 +0000 UTC View PostThe thunderous loud noise rang out again, though it was quieter this time from inside my car. Seeing nothing but the junkyard around, I moved to a better vantage point to assess the situation.
Cautiously hugging the warehouse, I peeked around the corner to find two men wearing eye-catching ...
2023-10-11 07:31:34 +0000 UTC View PostHaving met up with our reinforcements, Flo’s team, who frankly looked like they needed more saving than us, we returned to the surface level with the entire group without incident.
I witnessed the aftermath of what shook the entire building earlier as there was an enormous hole in the wal...
2023-10-11 07:28:26 +0000 UTC View PostOnce I regained my balance, I quickly left the room. The way was clear as researchers scrambled back into rooms and the guards congregated by the entry points.
I carefully approached a group of guards from behind who were fortifying their position against the staircase I had entered from. T...
2023-10-11 07:23:02 +0000 UTC View Post“Rollo, are you free right now? We could really use your help.”
“Flo? What’s going on?” I put the car back into auto drive to focus on the call.
“An idiot on my team got picked up a few days ago, and we finally located him. The problem is that he is being held in some corp...
2023-10-11 07:19:07 +0000 UTC View PostI was able to return home by early evening after having my new Nova Tech cyberarm installed. When I stepped into the apartment, both Sarah and Caleb sat on the couch, watching TV.
“You guys all good?” I asked as I placed down several bags.
“Yes, we are fine. What did you bring b...
2023-10-11 06:58:02 +0000 UTC View PostOnce I finished what should be the last enemy, I immediately went to examine the rooms near the big, dangerous cyborg I had taken out first.
Unfortunately, with one arm injured, I didn’t have any leeway to leave anyone alive to question, but judging from the reaction of the last group I d...
2023-10-11 06:55:13 +0000 UTC View PostYuri Kasakov - Outland Marauders
“What the fuck is going on, Yuri?” The six-foot-five tall man walked towards Yuri with anxiety in his voice. His face was stoic as always though, likely because he could no longer display any facial expression due to all the augments he ...
2023-10-11 06:52:24 +0000 UTC View Post