>>5237333> “We should work our way to the embassy, but we can’t rush it. They’ve got us outnumbered and outgunned, if they manage to force us into a straight fight, we’re done for.”“Agreed.”
> “Good. Have you had any real stealth training?”“Not really.”
> “Then just follow my lead. Walk where I walk, and move when I move. We can get through this if we play it smart enough. Now, we just need to find a stairway and get to street level.”As the both of you head for the emergency exit stairs, a thought crosses your mind.
> “Where is everyone? Would’ve thought that we’d encounter one of the office workers by now.”“Hiding. In the security booth. Doubles as a panic room.”
Guess that explains it then.
After traversing several flights of stairs, you’re finally back to ground level. Now, you just have to figure out a way to get across the street without drawing the attention of the heavily armed band of professional killers that has doubtlessly had time to post sentries and potentially booby-trap the area.
Just another day in the endless shitshow that is your life.
The collapse of the construction site is a double-edged sword when it comes to moving stealthily.
On the one hand, the rubble kicked up a massive cloud of soot, sand, and grime, absolutely tanking visibility. If you had Thermal Sight it would’ve been the perfect playground for you, but as it is, you’re stuck with normal vision.
But so long as you keep your ears open, there shouldn’t be any issues.
The poor line-of-sight makes it easy for you slip through the not-mercs’ perimeter without drawing attention. However, the amount of debris scattered around poses its own challenges, as Shade soon discovers.
After nearly blundering straight into one of the not-mercs’ line of sight, Shade quickly tries to take cover and wait for the danger to pass. In his haste, Shade dislodges a chunk of rubble and spooks a nearby hostile; who activates a shoulder mic.
“STEEL RAIN, reporting in. Suspicious movement in grid TANGO 7. Moving to investigate, over.”
And of course, Shade had to attract the attention of someone smart enough to radio in his position before investigating a potential danger.
Can’t shoot him, that’d make far too much noise. Gonna have to get a bit more physical with this one.
