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The District of Columbia
Aiden:
Serra Drosa
Serra shook her head, but smiled slightly at Horrigan as well. "I have a feeling you're going to push the point if I say no." She looked around at the rest of the custodians in the transport with them. "And I have a feeling they'll follow your orders in this more than they will mine."
They seemed to look apologetically at the congresswoman while sneaking glances at the giant of a man looming over them without even having to stand up.
"However, I must insist we move to a location closer to the capital." It was closer to the center of the district, and away from borders that might be opportunistically crossed in this controlled chaos. "The chain of command will do us no good if I cannot also do my job. We need to coordinate the response."
MissingMandible:
Frank Horrigan:
"I have a feeling you're going to push the point if I say no. And I have a feeling they'll follow your orders in this more than they will mine."
Damn right they would, Frank thought. Crisis situation means that their charge's life is far more important than what she actually wants. If they say otherwise, he'd have them removed from the team.
"However, I must insist we move to a location closer to the capital. The chain of command will do us no good if I cannot also do my job. We need to coordinate the response."
A decent compromise. He can appreciate that.
"Congressional Bunker it is," His baritone voice boomed over the comms, "Take us there, pilot, and make sure they know we're coming."
Aiden:
The Congressional Bunker
9:00 AM - Nexus Time
It had been hours since the initial strikes took place, and an introdus of politicians and security personnel from across the district had soon followed. Between the depth of the installation's construction, the layers of metal and concrete, and level after level of security both automated and otherwise, this bunker had been rated one of the most secure locations in the modern Nexus by Columbian Military Intelligence. To get any moreso would require sorcery the likes of which was far from common. There were still some stragglers, some hold outs focused on defending against the possibility of their own property being caught up in the skirmishes.
A scene much like what had played out on the campus had repeated itself along the northern borders with the forests, and explosive sabotage had shut down a number of bus terminals and train stations. There were casualties, but no fatalities listed thus far from the fighting. Reports kept coming in as central command coordinated the response.
Serra Drosa, Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, was moving around from station to station reading reports, seeking updates, and giving directions while accompanied by the leader of her Custodians. "No word from Washington on the front line yet, ma'am." "Keep praying for a response." "Yes, ma'am."
MissingMandible:
Frank Horrigan:
How dare they attack...
Nearly everybody was giving Frank's giant form a wide berth. His cold, seething anger metaphorically dropping the room temperature to nearly freezing.
How dare they attack...
His gauntletted hands curled into fists as he peered at the reports. Gears were turning in his head as he pieced together the larger picture - a large scale attack, seemingly perpetrated by Halloween Town. They shall repay their neighbors to the East tenfold for this.
"Ma'am," crimson lenses turned towards his charge, "What is our next course of action?"
Aiden:
Serra Drosa
The congresswoman paused in her activity as the head of her protection detail approached her with oh so important questions to ask. She tilted her head to the side, and up, because it was necessary to look a being of Frank Horrigan's stature in the eyes. Lenses. Close enough.
"Columbia willing?" Serra's voice was deceptively soft as she openly contemplated the idea. Then her sweet voice turned bitter. "Swift and violent retaliation. Prevent them from being capable of doing something like this again. Ever."
She returned her attention to the reports. "As soon as we can muster the necessary support, and ensure that there are no more unpleasant surprises waiting for us within our own borders."
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