[hr][hr][center][h1][b][i][color=bc8dbf]Zoya Nikolova[/color][/i][/b][/h1][img]https://78.media.tumblr.com/b9d2804993643b022801f25a4fd9b345/tumblr_inline_oaqezjKQuj1rifr4k_500.gif[/img][hr][hr][b][color=bc8dbf]Location:[/color][/b] The Framework 
[b][color=bc8dbf]Skills:[/color][/b] N/A[/center][hr]
	Z was inspecting the headpiece she was holding in her hands and marveling at the design and the engineering behind it, her mind beginning to drift further into her ruminations, when she was snapped back into reality as the word 'powers' floated into her ears. She refocused and redirected her attention to Director Fury in time to hear the powers of all who had yet to enter the framework. Z glanced at Niah, her VR helmet already on her head. [i]Well, bugger![/i] She thought. And, of course the Director refused to tell her and those still out of the Framework what powers those already in had received. He could be a prick like that! [i]Well, since we will be in a simulated reality, I suppose withholding this information wouldn't do any real harm and a sort of a lesson would be learned. Doesn't change the fact that the man can still be a prick about certain things, though.[/i] Z mused as she considered her own powers. [i]Tranquil Fury and Concussive Roar.[/i] The second was pretty straightforward. But what was that Tranquil Fury one about?! [i]Guess I'll have to find out in the field.[/i] Z shrugged and put the head gear on.

	She took a moment to get her bearings. A sign jumped at her proclaiming 'Welcome to Midtown' and the voice of Harrison Ford warned they had one hour. [i]Harrison Ford, really!?! You couldn't spring for Sean Connery or something![/i]

	Looking around Z witnessed something that made her chuckle. Agent Cassandra Reed, their SO, was giving Tinley and some other blond who Z didn't know an ear full. [i]Okay, that's kinda hot![/i] Z thought as she observed the scolding a couple more seconds. Spying Niah, though, Nik rushed to her as she was handing Novikova her shades. [i]I wonder what that's about?[/i] The question flashed through her mind as she gave her friend a quick hug. [color=bc8dbf]"Hey, sunshine! I'm so glad you survived this crazy crucible of an experiment!"[/color] Z stepped back and looked at Niah, who stood a few inches taller than her. [color=bc8dbf]"But, damn, you've got guts, girl! Entering a slightly tested virtual environment without a second thought."[/color] The explosives engineer added as she listened to Cass' briefing for the mission and her consequent instructions.

	Nik groaned inwardly as she heard her assignment, which put her in one team with Tinley. [i]Well, suck it up and push on. Nothing good will come of antagonizing her.[/i] When Niah voiced her question to Agent Reed Z could sense her discomfort and uncertainty at what was expected of them. She squeezed her friend's shoulder in comfort and support. [color=bc8dbf]"Just follow the SO's lead when it comes to anything physical and don't be afraid to give ideas and input. You'll be okay."[/color] Z smiled reassuringly and went to stand with her assigned teammates. She felt a bit apprehensive, being in the vicinity of Tess, but managed to wrestle her ridiculous infatuation down and prevented the blush from tinting her Middle Eastern complexion. [i]Boy, this is gonna be one wild ride![/i]

	Although Niah's question to Agent Reed migh have been hesitant, it was still sound. So Z stepped forward to add her own two cents to it. [color=bc8dbf]Following Niah's question about how we are supposed to get past the guards... Is it safe to assume we'll be entering the building together and split off into our respective teams once inside? Also, is there any other information about the layout of the building and the positions of our marks that will help with the sweep and clean?[/color] Z might not have graduated from the ops academy, but it wasn't like she didn't have any field training. She was a soldier before she was S.H.I.E.L.D. And when facing an enemy of the Brotherhood's caliber, you needed any tactical advantage you could get.