"Military, but not just a merc," Rogue analyzes as you move…
"Military, but not just a merc," Rogue analyzes as you move toward the stirring Squad Leader. "His implants and clearance level suggest Prometheus security division. High-ranking."
The man's eyes flutter open, taking a moment to focus in the blue glow of your nanobots. His training shows - despite being just conscious, he's already assessing exits, your position, the room layout. A terminal screen behind him flickers, reflecting off his eyes, then goes dark again. Just a power fluctuation... probably. Something in his expression shifts subtly as his gaze darts around the archive - recognition, quickly masked.
"You're the Asset," he states flatly. Not a question. "Designation J."
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Rogue, keep searching. Give me something I can shake him with.
What are you afraid of?
"Running deeper analysis," Rogue responds. "His cortisol levels spiked when he recognized this place. The fear response wasn't triggered by you, Jack. Something about this facility has him on edge."
The Squad Leader maintains his trained composure, but his eyes keep darting to the shadows beyond your blue glow. His jaw tightens.
"There's more - his implant activity suggests he's trying to access something. Local systems perhaps. But he's not sure if he should."
"We're not supposed to be here," he states flatly. "None of us. This facility was decommissioned."
Looks like you're a human access key... and you're afraid. The only way we're going to make it out of this is if you start helping me. What are you afraid of? and whatever it is... take me to the weapons so we can take this thing down
The Squad Leader meets your gaze, weighing his options. The blue glow of your nanobots reflects in his eyes as they dart toward another terminal humming to life.
"Someone's keeping these systems running," he says quietly. "This place... it should be dead. Dark. But something's been maintaining it. Using it." He straightens against the wall. "There's an armory, two levels down. Heavy ordnance, if it's still there. But using my clearance to access more systems... it might not be the wisest move."
"Jack," Rogue interjects, "his heart rate elevated when mentioning the armory. He's weighing something. Risk versus reward."
How do you proceed?