>>10086031The guard leads her to a backroom containing a number of monitors. "This is what you're looking for," he says, gesturing toward one.
Nikki sits in front of the screen and watches a custodian talking to someone with short brown hair, right below the portrait. Then the conversation ends and they go their separate ways.
Nikki rolls her eyes and turns to the guard. "Can you fast forward this shit to what I want?"
"Keep watching," he replies. "She'll do it in a sec." He shakes his head. "You know, a lot of people around her really look up to her, so they were gonna keep this quiet... but I got a raise right after whatever deal Divine made with the dojo was announced. That's why I'm helping you."
"Who?" asks Nikki, growing impatient.
"Just keep watching," the guard replies.
Just then, on the screen, the brown haired individual returns with a step ladder which they position below the portrait. This is it. This is what Nikki was waiting for. Her lips curl into a smile as they turn and the camera catches a clear view of her face.
"Romero," she whispers.
