[ The night was still and quiet. It was the kind of quiet that pressed on top of Dero like a heavy weight. The air was cold as he scanned the wooded area for any signs of movement. He moved through the shadows with precision, every step calculated, every breath controlled. —

“ It might've taken a week or so, but funding was finally approved... The fuckers *really* didn't like the idea of Requiem having their own free will, but I made them see reason. ” She huffed a cigar. “ Now, I need to show them *results*. ”

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