[b]May 3rd, 2:22 pm, NABC HQ[/b]

The building went quiet. Xiu saw a couple security teams scrambling around on the higher levels, wondering what was going on, but there was no sign of the target. Swinging her rifle's scope right and left, scanning for her prey, she saw nothing. Frustrated, the huntress tapped her earpiece.

	"Zhang, get a hold of our friends in the NAPD. Tell them to have SWAT standing by, but do not breach until I give the word... And get all these damn peasants off the street before a stray bullet hits one."

	"Yes ma'am."

	"Hey Jaio" Gunrat barked, "How's your body armour fitting?"

	"[i]Shi-hao.[/i]"

	"Good, 'cause you're going in first. I'll be close behind you. Don't hesitate to blow the target's little blue head off."

	"[i]Hao-ba.[/i]"

	As police sirens sounded in the distance, no doubt preparing to block-off the area, Gunrat and Jiao made their approach. Jiao took the lead, with his automatic rifle pointed strait ahead. Xiu stayed several meters behind, still wielding her sniper rifle. They burst through the front door of the establishment, catching the two security guards by surprise.

	"Wh-i-identify yourselves!", one of the guards bellowed, reaching for his gun.

	"New Athens Police, G.R. department." Xiu responded.

	"G-R?" the guard inquired.

	"Sir, in exactly two minutes, SWAT will have this building surrounded. They will answer your questions. Right now, my partner and I have work to do." Xiu explained, striding around the stunned guard. 

	Jiao walked behind the reception desk, and stooped to check the pulse of the unconscious employee.

	"[i]Ta-huo-zhe.[/i]" the heavily clad man reported.

	"[i]Hao-de. Lai.[/i]" Gunrat commanded, gesturing that he follow her lead.

	Jiao charged into the stairwell, and began his climb up. His plan was to breach every floor, heading upward, and to radio back to Xiu when he found the target. Xiu tucked herself into a corner at the bottom of the stairwell, rifle at the ready, waiting for her prey. If her target came from above, she'd have warning from Jiao. If her target found another way down, and made it to the first floor, she'd be ready to spring out from the closed door of the stairwell. If her target attempted to flee the building, they'd have a barricade of police and SWAT teams to deal with. Gunrat licked her lips in anticipation.