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[Color=silver][b]Location:[/b][/color] The Bank
[Color=silver][b]Interactions:[/b][/color] The Team[hr]

A sigh escaped Viktor as he watched Talos hurry up one of the stairwells after Metamorph's order which was cut off oddly at the end. [Color=silver][I]I can embarrass you later…[/I][/color] He turned his attention to Zatara and the hostages. [Color=silver]“Something's wrong, I can feel it. But what do I do?”[/color] He muttered, his scowl hidden behind his visor. He knew something was wrong with Kila, and until there was anything else communicated he had to place Kila's last order as the priority. It was what he had been trained to do. Still, he wouldn't ignore what he heard following that order.

[Color=silver]“Zatara, I don't wish to be redundant but please remain vigilant. We're not in the clear just yet.”[/color] Turning from him, ran to the opposite stairwell with the rifle still in hand. Coincidentally, he climbed up the stairs three at a time as well. 

[color=pink]“A-squad, B-squad, this is Iceburn, of C-squad. I’ve got good news and bad news. The good news is, the hostages on this floor are safe.”[/color]

Viktor stopped in his tracks halfway up the second flight of stairs as he listened in.

[color=pink]“The bad news is that Metamorph has gone, uh, AWOL? As in, have no idea where he is. And he apparently… is approaching with violent intent. And I got a goon down here with two broken arms which seems like a little much. So. Yeah. For now, I’m gonna guide these hostages out of here and…meet up with whoever’s closest?”[/color]

[Color=silver][I]What is [b]he[/b] doing?![/I][/color] He momentarily tightened his grip on the rifle before he decided to patch in on comms. 

[Color=silver]“Iceburn. The path to the first floor through the stairwells is clear. Meet up with Zatara.”

“Cybergirl. Attempt to locate Metamorph using the building's surveillance.”

“Mirage. you will be the first to act on anything Cybergirl reports.”

“Nymph, Stormcaller. Clear the fifth floor. Remain wary of the ones using the elevator.”

“Team. We can do this. Over and out.”[/color]

With that all relayed, Viktor climbed up the remaining steps to the second floor, hugging the wall beside the door. He could hear footsteps pacing about on the other side. [Color=silver][I]One up but several people are breathing. Easy.[/I][/color] Viktor pushed through the door with the rifle at the low-ready. One of the bank robbers was just turning to face the abrupt sound of Viktor's entrance. Without hesitation, Viktor fired the hardening agent at the right side of the man's torso before seamlessly firing another burst at his mouth. Viktor proceeded forward but not without continuing to fire at the robber's legs and the rest of his front torso including his weapon. 

[Color=silver]“Pathetic.”[/color] Viktor was only a foot away now. The robber tried to swing with his free arm but Viktor simply took a swift step back, allowing the momentum of the desperate motion to send the man toppling over. His muffled yells and squirming on the ground were mostly ignored except for the gray boot that was firmly planted on his back.

[Color=silver]“Talos. I took one down on the other side of the second floor. We should be clear here. Inform any hostages on your end to head down to Zatara and make your way to the fourth floor.”[/color] Viktor dropped his weapon. Turned to the hostages who were still huddled on the floor.

[Color=silver]“All of you. Head downstairs to the lobby. There's a celebrity magician there that will ensure you're safe. Go!”[/color] His order was taken seriously by the hostages who were quick to get up and run to the doors of the stairwell without question. Firing the rifle at the robber's free hand to pin him on the ground, Viktor followed the hostages to the stairwell. [Color=silver][I]This won't be like last time. I'll ensure it[/I][/color]