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[indent][color=darkgray][b]PENNSYLVANIA PLAZA // JAMES FARLEY POST OFFICE[/b][/color][/indent][indent][indent][indent]Once the police officers realized there was someone else, it was already too late to react. Overwhelmed and surrounded, there was no other option than to retreat. A few officers sacrificed themselves to ensure that everyone else was able to escape without harm. And after killing the last remaining officer, Firefly understood that it would be a waste of them chasing after them and decided to let them run away. Now, his attention was on the base and the soldiers outside. He tried to make his way up to the stairs, but guns were immediately drawn upon him and his partner. One of them, a young woman, slowly got out of her cover and cautiously looked around her surroundings. [color=4F7942]"While we are grateful for your assistance, it doesn't mean you're allowed to approach us. Who are you?"[/color]

Firefly lowered his rifle and slowly held his hands up. [color=feadbe]"I am Division Agent Bates, empowered and authorized by Executive Order and DHS Directive 51. We are here to help."[/color]

There was some mumbling between the JTF soldiers while the woman examined the agents. Of course, she didn't believe it. Given the current state of the city, Bates was understandable of the distrust and was prepared to earn their trust. He was about to respond until the solider was alerted by her comms. She signaled one of the other soldiers to keep an eye on the strangers and head inside the base. An awkward silence followed for seconds. Then, the doors opened wide, and the soldier told them to follow her. 

Firefly nodded and made his way inside, but nothing could have prepared him for what he saw. A dozen casualties filled the entrance while the few doctors and nurses were doing their best. He did his best to avoid the dire situation and kept on following the soldier. Eventually, they arrived at the makeshift command center, where another doctor was treating a soldier's gunshot wound. No doubt it was Romero. She noticed the strangers and turned towards the doctor. 

[color=bfa6d9]"We can continue this later, doc."[/color]

[color=8ab9f1]"But, I wasn't done-"[/color]

[color=bfa6d9]"We can continue it later."[/color] The last word came out sharper than intended, but it got the point across. The doctor said nothing but it was clear that she was unpleased with the demand. And when it only the three of them, Romero took a moment to examine the strangers before introduction herself. [color=bfa6d9]"I was told that a pair of well-equipped men saved our asses from death. Now, I don't know if you are a blessing or a curse in disguise. I guess we will find out eventually. Introduce yourselves."[/color]

[color=feadbe]"I am Division Agent Bates, empowered and authorized by Executive Order and DHS Directive 51."[/color] Firefly extended his hand out to her, but it became immediately apparent that Romero didn't trust them. He put his hand down, and awkwardly continued talking. [color=feadbe]"And this is-"[/color]

Romero put her hand up to interrupt him. [color=bfa6d9]"Can't he talk?"[/color]

[color=feadbe]"Well, yes-"[/color]

[color=bfa6d9]"Then, let him speak."[/color] Romero turned her attention towards Badger, waiting for a response.[/indent][/indent][/indent]
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