>>3418160I see where you’re coming from, although I think her occasional disregard for the law is more situational than a habit; it’s more a matter of "in this particular instance, this is the path of least resistance to alleviate human suffering", which will always be her top priority. The substance of Blackwatch duty is a far cry different from that of a more "mainstream" agent, and would likely entail much harsher actions on a more consistent basis. A Lena more attuned to such a position would be more mentally prepared to accept and stomach these tactics, but–in the context of recognizing the problem of incrementally more drastic measures–stands a greater risk of becoming desensitized. That might be the greater liability, as the Lena-as-we-know-her would likely have a more visceral reaction and lobby a stronger objection.
The chiefest problem would be her recourse for disciplinary action. I don't think even a darker Tracer would resort to outright murder of a colleague, even a bad one, but Blackwatch's nature admittedly entails a limited pool of options. Its agents are privy to Overwatch's most sensitive and damaging secrets, so they can't just be discharged. Jesse and Genji might understand, but would you trust Moira to maintain the honor system and stay quiet, even under threat of reprisal? Imprisonment may be an option, but that would necessitate a trial and sentencing which would no doubt invite public scrutiny and more questions. There may not be an entirely clean solution, unless leadership was willing to be very diplomatic (perhaps with a severance of a grant and a private laboratory) to ensure their parting on amicable terms, although you could also argue that amounts to little more than bribery or capitulation.
