Sage had been passively monitoring, well, everything, from her temporary office on the executive level of the Veridian Dynamics building. Thus far, her first week 'on the job' had gone by rather smoothly. It really came as no surprise that 'smooth' didn't last long. When did it ever?

She was on her feet, buckling holsters into place as she exited her office, virtual shades in place, giving her a real-time readout of the security system's information and the status of the beginning evacuation. She broke into Marcelo's private communications link and spoke, "I am approaching your position. Please do try not to die until I arrive."