Jade, still processing the Director's unexpected directive, quickly tidied up her workspace before heading towards the debrief room. Her footsteps were hastened by the sudden wail of the red alarm—a sound that usually spelled urgency. This ti, however, her na wasn't among those called. Hearing other nas instead, she allowed herself a small sigh of relief.
Upon reaching the debrief room, she was greeted by Victoria, who added a layer of solemnity to the brief respite she was about to take. "We will co to collect you in a few days. Enjoy it and make sure to cherish the ti you have," Victoria advised, her tone hinting at the uncertainties looming ahead. "In the coming months, we have no idea how bad things can get."
Jade, caught between exhaustion and the weight of Victoria's words, couldn't help but wonder about the logistics of her sudden departure. "Do they even know I'm coming in?" she asked, the thought of her fabricated family and how this surprise might unfold for them.
Victoria assured her with a nod, "We've forged so ssages so they will be picking you up at your town's airport, and it will look like you just got off. We have a suitcase for you and everything."
With that, Jade spent the next three days off visiting family, creating new mories, ones that would last a lifeti and a unique event that she couldn't even expect. To read this side story please look out for the side story releasing later this year.
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Upon reappearing in the briefing room with the cross firmly in hand, Jade was greeted by the butler. With a warm smile, she passed the cross to him. He acknowledged the exchange with a respectful bow before departing.
Shortly after, Victoria entered, her presence commanding yet composed. "How was the visit?" she inquired, her voice steady.
"It was good," Jade responded, her smile reflecting a mix of contentnt and nostalgia. "I saw a familiar face, which was nice. Managed to say so heartfelt goodbyes. I'm hopeful we'll cross paths again before long."
Victoria nodded, her expression neutral. "Good to hear," she replied. "Before you resu your work, please leave the suitcase in here. We'll take care of it. Then, when you're ready, your lab awaits your return."
Acknowledging Victoria's instructions with a nod, Jade exited the room. As she did, she unexpectedly encountered Tyree in the hallway
As Jade stepped out of the briefing room, the sudden sight of Tyree, now seemingly back to full strength, caught her off guard. He greeted her with a casual wave, his presence a stark contrast to the solemnity of her recent encounters. "How goes everything, Jade?" he asked, his voice carrying a hint of his usual resilience.
Jade's response ca with a hesitant smile, a mix of genuine pleasure and the residual stress of her responsibilities. "Really good," she admitted. "Had so breakthroughs on the research front and just got back from a bit of a vacation. How about yourself?"
Tyree's response was marked by a determined clenching of his fist, a physical manifestation of his readiness to confront past challenges. "Good," he said firmly. "Just finished mastering a new move and ready for a rematch with that bastard and to get Wadell back."
Jade nodded in agreent, her mind already weaving through the complexities of their shared struggles. "Right, it's long past due we bring that bastard down for what he's done," she affird. "But I have to go et the director and get ready for a eting with Master Ashaiki in a bit, so sorry to cut our conversation short."
Tyree's smile returned, understanding and supportive. "No worries, I have to be off to so training as well. Enjoy your day, Jade, and keep updated."
Upon entering her lab, Jade was taken aback by the sight that greeted her. The Director, alongside five individuals clad in white coats, clustered around her table, attentively focused on the crystal Crow had given her. They were heating it with a laser, a sight that sparked imdiate concern and curiosity in Jade.
"Wh-what's going on?" she inquired, her voice tinged with confusion as she approached the group.
The Director, looking both exhilarated and weary, turned to her with a response that only deepened Jade's bewildernt. "Your work has been instruntal," he began, his tone reflecting the gravity of their findings. "Not only was it able to transform Thompson back into a human—well, sort of. We're still trying to decode his emotions, as he's exhibiting so abnormal behaviors."
Jade, perplexed, sought clarity. "Uh, who is Thompson? And who are these people in the lab?" Her gaze shifted between the unfamiliar faces and the Director, seeking answers.
"Good question," the Director replied, acknowledging the sudden influx of new information. "While you were away, we continued testing and discovered that the crystal's ability to heat up and facilitate teleportation is tied to an emotional connection."
Jade, still trying to piece together the information, pressed further. "And how did you co to that connection?"
The Director's response was vague, hinting at ethical ambiguities. "Well, we had so guinea pigs for testing, but don't worry too much about that," he said, sowhat dismissively.
Jade's unease grew as she tried to make sense of the crowded lab and the mysterious work being conducted in her absence. "I… Uh, okay I guess, but what's with all these people?" she asked, her voice laced with a mix of curiosity and concern.
The Director began to explain, but his response was abruptly cut off by the ringing of his phone. With a gesture indicating the need for a mont, he answered, "Give a second. Hey, what's—"
Jade couldn't help but overhear the chaos unfolding on the other end of the line. The distant sounds of screaming and commotion barely filtered through, making it difficult for her to discern the specifics, yet the urgency was palpable.
The Director's side of the conversation only added to the tension. "Are you sure it's been found? A lord, huh?!" His tone was a mix of surprise and concern. After a brief pause, he inquired, "Can you beat it?"
Whatever the response, it seed to solidify his decision. "Okay, I will leave it to you," he concluded before ending the call and turning his attention back to Jade and the assembled group.
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