Emily did not move.
Still holding Leo.
“What will happen?” she asked.
No one answered immediately.
Leo did.
“They don’t ask twice.”
That defined the threat.
Not negotiation.
Retrieval.
Daniel processed.
Not emotionally.
Strategically.
Unknown actors.
Clear intent.
Risk level increased.
“Stay here,” Daniel said.
Not request.
Command.
He moved to the control room.
Multiple screens active.
Angles covering perimeter.
