>>6211788Still disoriented at first from being slammed by Avelina, Nishina finds it somewhat strange being picked up and set on her feet by a man she barely knows -- only the tie is familiar -- but she soon comes to her senses. Among other things, they're here to find intel on Project Phoenix, stashed here before all this kicked off. She's been coached on what to look for, and since the jamming is cleared, Claire's back on the earpiece. Working in coordination, they're able to find exactly what they're looking for. They look like perfectly ordinary files at first, marked with titles like Redistribution Plan and Zoning Board Proposal, but Claire confirms this is what they're here for.
If people saw this ... it might blow the lid off the whole thing.
Now the gang just have to survive long enough to do something about it. Those still in the lobby prepare their defenses against incoming reinforcements.
Upstairs, Stone picks up one criminal and beats another with him before throwing them both through the wall.
Spenser is about to explore the western room when he comes face to face with Mei Lin, ready to join the infiltration squad. Behind her is a dimly lit bar with several PMC soldiers, annoyed at their relaxation being disturbed but picking up their guns and preparing to join the fight.
