Convergence (An Enclave Story)

[Cat]

Derelict Trading Hub
Command Center

Leila watched through the cameras as the events unfolded. The 4 people were steadily approaching her position, and the increased gravity was just a minor setback to them. Before long, they proceeded towards the door to the command center, and then... the camera shut down, capturing two soldiers and just a glimpse of the fiery inferno. Although the blast door and the distance protected Leila from most side effects of the explosion, she could nonetheless feel it in the command center.

Leila felt a weird mix of relief and disappointment, along with anxiety building up. On the one hand, her first trap was a success. Almost too easy. She had expected more of her guests. On the other hand, it had just deprived her of a way to control the situation. And she only had one ace in the hole left.

At least she wouldn't have to deal with the team of 4 now. There's that. She stood up and slowly changed position, moving from the center of the room to the side, so that she'd be able to take aim at the door and not get seen. Naturally, she also sought for some distance between her and the door: nobody would want to get caught up in the blast of a breach charge.

Once Leila found cover, she'd take aim with her trusty kinetic pistol (the plasma rifle was lying elsewhere, being Leila's ace in the hole), and polarize her helmet's vizor in case her guest would toss in a flashbang.