In this scene, a Ghost Corps official (hiding behind a holographic "mask") is giving Tornahdo and a group of eleven other ghosts the final details of their mission.
The "Good Guy" look
The leader facing them activated a device on his wrist, and a holograph of a room full of lifepods popped into being.
There wasn't a human alive who wouldn't recognize Pietas. Seven feet tall. Slim. White hair. White uniform.
Seriously. Like he was the good guy.
Painted on bandit's mask.
Because yeah, the mask went so well with the good guy look. The sarcastic thought sang pain through Tornahdo's head. He pressed fingertips against one temple.
Pietas clutched his chest, bracing himself on a pod. Slid to the floor. Out of sight.
"You see?" The man shut off the view. "He's out."
Sure he was. Tornahdo ignored the sharp reminder to avoid disagreement.
"Pick up his body and put him in a pod. Each of you will carry a pair of wristlocks. Bind his hands behind him." The man gestured. "Questions?"
The guy in front raised his hand again. "Sir, there's only twelve of us. If he wakes up, that's not enough."
"No? Who agrees?"
Three ghosts beside him also put up their hands.
Without a word, the man pulled out a gun and shot them, one after the other, so fast, they all went down together. Headshots were final. No rebirths.
The air went from thick to non-existent. Tornahdo did not so much as flinch. He needed none of that maniac's attention.
He might not know the other ghosts, but if an enemy put one down like an animal, that person deserved his hate. Like him, his fellow soldiers had trained hard to hate. One slip and they'd be on him like the animals he seemed to think they were.
Chip or not.
The guy holstered the weapon. Had to be standard issue. Guns for Ultras set you on fire. "Anyone else doubt the plan?"
Nope. No more fools present.
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Wow! Riveting scene, Kayelle. I feel the fear and tension!
Happy to hear that came across. Thanks, Jana!
Better to risk being around if Pietas wakes up? Hard call. No good options here.
You got that right, Kate. 0_0