"They're interested in Veridian because it's a way to strike at mutant interests that I've become a public face for. They probably decided to make their big strike here because it's not as fortified at Shaw Industries is." Her face drew itself into a grim expression. "I didn't directly bring them here, but they wouldn't be here if it weren't for me."

She stopped for a moment. "... is Luiza in there?" She wouldn't stop, of course, but she wanted to believe she was gone. She rather liked Marcelo's secretary.