Of course, Commander. Multiple copies have been created and spun out to key destinations. Encryption remains in place, with an additional layer for us.

In reply to Sophia (msg # 3):

The doll, now wearing an Omega 0.5 uniform floats over by the chains, his arms up towards Strigoi in the familiar 'Hug Me' gesture.  She goes and plops herself unceremoniously next to the chains.

It's not that!  She snaps at Billy.  He's frustrated, and so am I.  I'm not smart enough to figure this out.

She looks at her feet.  Then makes a single page version of a QWERTY keyboard (or DVORAK assuming people in the future are sensible).

Just point at it I'll record.  What is your last message before we go into the breach?

She responds to Sophia

So Olson can't access her data without hacking it first?  Good.  She smiles grimly.

In reply to Nightmare (msg # 4):

Also... JJ notes lazily from behind his suited guards, and this is CRUICIAL...

why do I give a fuck?

JJ directs this last question toward Muse in particular, as he represents the most recent violation of otherwise perfect inaction.

In reply to Batallion (msg # 5):

The chains rattle.

In reply to Strigoi (msg # 6):

Battalion pretends not to notice the super creepy disembodied chains.

In reply to Batallion (msg # 7):

Nightmare sighs and stands up.

Thank you friend.  I appreciate anything you can give us.  If we can't release you right away we will work on better communication for you.

She addresses the group directly in brain...

OK Here is the deal, at least what I have gotten so far.

Olson is holding some cards up her sleeve.  But I can't seem to tease out exactly what they are.  Though it appears that she has shown us all of her powers.  The datapad has no direct impact on her powers positive or negative, but does hold some kind of key to our confrontation.  There are countermeasures at the facility some we can deal with some we can not.

She does have others down there who are 'talented' like myself, Battalion, Muse they are loyal to her and capable of putting up a fight.  It looks like there may be some dangerous animals created for the breeding program on this planet in the genetic lab we will have to deal with.

There are countermeasures in place that seem to be able to capture us in some way.  Some we are prepared for, some not.

In other words.  Situation is worse than we think.  Be careful.

Ready when you are.

She picks up her paper and holds out her hand to the chains like she was helping someone up.

"So..." Billy looks at Nighmtare, "Nothing actionable. Helpful.  Let's do this." He turns to Batallion, "We're gonna save the planet.  Or moon.  Whatever. You can be part of the story or a footnote, but just FYI, if we fail you don't have a ride home and Olsen will probably make you her next experiment.  Have fun," he waves and heads for the door.

In reply to Billy Laser Fist (msg # 9):

Muse stands up slowly. He opens his eyelids to reveal a thousand-yard stare. He is serene.

"We won't fail. Battalion, if there's nothing in it for you, stay here."

He walks to the door in preparation for their descent to Depthcharge.

In reply to Muse (msg # 10):

So do we clap me in irons?  What are we going to say?

"Muse aprehended you, the rest of us are helping him escort you.  One of us should probably hold percy," he holds out his hand for the toy, "When we get down there if Olsen seems suspicious you decided to cooperate when you heard you'd lost your team, and you wanted to talk to her.  From there you and Muse can bullshit something to pry her out of the lab. If all else fails, Soph and I go to plan B."

In reply to Billy Laser Fist (msg # 12):

JJ makes a great show of hoisting his ass out of the comfortable chair and handing his empty coffee cup off to a newly summoned dupe in janitor's uniform, who promptly drops it on the floor and vanishes without cleaning it up.

Yep, he says at length to nobody in particular.  Sounds like a job for a big damned hero.  Someone to take down this Olsen joker, save the world and keep you all safe.

Battalion saunters over toward the door, not going first, but also not going last.

In reply to Batallion (msg # 13):


The group assembles itself accordingly, and departs toward the hidden elevator shaft with Muse and Rebecca leading the way. The chains float along behind them, bringing up the rear.

The Omega commander, as promised, veers off to check on Charles's suite -- hoping to find Charles, Baxter, the MD, and Kayla doing something boring like healing and shooting the breeze.

Muse leads the group down a series of passages before stopping at what appears to be a dead end. He slides a piece of the wall panel away, presses a hand against it, and waits.

Moments later, the wall peels upward to reveal a secret elevator platform.

In reply to The Watcher (msg # 14):

"Doctor Olsen, we've got the girl, coming to you. Please advise."

In reply to Muse (msg # 15):

In brain:

If you tell her the datapad was taken from me as a safety precaution and being held in the ready room it would likely get her out.

Percy is naked, no longer wearing his Omega 0.5 armor or his pink power armor.  The doll hangs, limp, in the hands of Billy.  She looks pissed at the floor.

"That wasn't the plan. Is that our new plan? Draw the Doctor out?" Muse says, looking at Nightmare, then Billy.

In reply to Muse (msg # 17):

OBVIOUSLY JJ scoffs.

Why go into the lion's den when you can bring the mountain to the lion?

In reply to Batallion (msg # 18):

Muse blinks twice, quickly.

Sophia pauses from her fiddling with the datapad. So the Depthcharge itself is massive, but the elevator is not large enough to fit a work mech? Are there any other access points? How is freight and heavy cargo loaded into the installation?

In reply to Sophia (msg # 20):

The chains rattle.

In reply to Strigoi (msg # 21):

"Lab brings all their equipment down in pieces. Easier to sterilize that way. If it turns out the external labs are mobile, there may be a way to un-dock one and get your mech in -- below the surface."

"Assuming we still want to take the fight to the Doctor. The joy of combat is one I've not felt in some time."
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In reply to Muse (msg # 22):

... joy of combat?  Are you serious?

JJ shakes his head and makes sure he isn't standing directly behind Muse when the shooting starts.

"Yeah, let's save combat for a very last resort, huh?  We want to convince her we're all friends and everything is fine now so she comes with us away from the science fortress." Billy reminds everyone of the loose outline of his plan.

In reply to Billy Laser Fist (msg # 24):

The Omega commander's voice crackles over the comms.

"Are you people still jawing around in the Ready Room? We've already secured the suite. Everything's...not fine, really, but as expected. Baxter and Charles are in bad shape. MD's doing what he can. Kayla's here, too. Nice girl. Don't know how she ended up throwing in with you lot."

In reply to The Watcher (msg # 25):

Dr. Olsen's voice pops over Muse's line a moment later, finally responding to his initial query a few minutes ago.

"That's excellent news! Bring her down; I'll meet you in the lobby. You recovered the datapad too, I expect?"

In reply to Denise Olsen (msg # 26):

Muse responds to Olsen:

"Yes, we've recovered the datapad and... one moment, it's the Commander."

He cuts the comm, pretending to take another call, then picks back up with Olsen.

"Doctor, Baxter is in real bad shape. They're not sure what to do."
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