The Fontana Summit

[AureumSaber]

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Chloe's late arrival warranted a brief nod of recognition from Clark, the young hacker's more "carefree" attitude being something he seemed to have the tolerance to stomach. The main detail, however, that caught Clark's attention was Caliban's mention of Omega 58, prompting a raised eyebrow, but he did not yet break his silence. Instead, in silence, his glance switched between his compatriot and Admiral Golanski, and Chloe's addition brought out a sly smirk, and now, finally, the second Rogue would speak.

And breaking his silence, the voice that came may surprise some of the others, far smoother and softer than one might have expected based on his appearance. There was a measured and precise control to each and every one of his words undercut by a calm confidence.

"Regardless of a connection or not, the stakes of this current situation are likely to prove the highest in the history of every group present.

He raised his right hand to the Order delegates present momentarily before retracting it.

"Excluding, of course, our guests from the Omicrons."

"But Chloe has a point. This situation is not Erie; this is not a situation where a heavy deployment of troops and assets will carry mixed or uncomfortable feelings. And if Liberty deems whatever lies on Sudbury to be worth it, they will carve a path to it through brute force, and with Liberty and Ageira's track records in question, brute force will also be used to excavate that site if needs be."

"Access, however, may be difficult perhaps, but it would be foolish for any of us here to accommodate that risk regardless."

A pause came, his gaze shifting around the room as he let his words sink in for a moment before continuing.

"Therefore, cutting the throat of Liberty's advance must be a priority for all of us with a stake here in California, Ontario or Colorado."

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