Front Lines Communications

( Spoilers )

[backdated to immediately after this and prior to The Maker’s manifesto -- A log is forthcoming!]

As you all know, since the death of Corrine Harper we’ve been on the hunt for her daughter Madison and her husband Malcolm. Today I received reliable intelligence that the person responsible for Times Square as well as incidents with Shep and Aphra is Madison Harper herself. We are certain of this.

The Project is also aware of this update.

This is [...] unexpected and disturbing, and I think it’s important that we discuss what we do with this information.


[MAL Leadership]
Mae’s remembering things more slowly than us, but she finally remembered Madison and found physical evidence of their friendship to support these memories. She now recognizes that it was Madison who caused her powers incident in Times Square.

It’s also important to note that Nero was actively interested in this information being passed on to us.

Good afternoon, everyone.

I come to the community with an announcement that none of us ever hoped to have to make.

Last month one of our operatives was badly injured during the mission to free our people, myself included, from P:A custody. Unfortunately, even atavism has its limits, and their injuries were far too serious for them to recover. Days later they died of their wounds.

It’s with the permission of her family and with a heavy heart that I announce to you, her friends, that this operative was Noelle Woods.

I’ve never claimed to be a man who is good with words, but Noelle was more dear to me personally than I know how to say. Her gentle heart and kind, forgiving nature made her loved by many, and she had a way of making everyone feel wanted and important whenever she was around. She was passionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated to her cause - helping the atavist community. She fought for you all because she loved you. I can’t-

To say she will be greatly missed wouldn’t be doing her justice, but I don’t think words ever could.
I'm sorry.

We have a lot on our plates right now. Many of us have a lot of thinking and/or soul-searching to do during these times, but it's important to still remember the good things we're fighting for. So in case anyone didn't know, the best thing about this day in history is that 29 years ago it gave us Nasreen Vaziri.

Happy birthday, Nasreen.

[Mal Leadership + de facto leadership]

We have a problem.

I've spoken to Mae. A young woman touched her and told her to "be free" immediately prior to her abilities going out of control. It sounds as though the woman was able to not only trigger Mae's abilities but to enhance them far beyond what they should be.

This was done intentionally. It seems likely it will happen again.

( [MAL Leadership + supplementary leadership from the crisis (including Jane & Nadine)] - cut for length )

For those that may not know me, my name is Dax Archer. You've probably met my cat. Hopefully he gave you a warm welcome to MAL in my absence.

More importantly, though, I need all operatives to check in. I'll need to know your status, location, and any injury reports.

I wouldn't mind a rundown of what I've missed either. I was down there for a while.


Thanks for the jailbreak. It's nice to see the sky again.

[P:A Leadership]

My younger sister (Mae) has been atavized. There was an incident at [address] involving crowd violence. All civilians involved are unconscious and there is foundational damage to the building. From what I could see all injuries appeared to be minor. We're en route to the Island now. She's injured and unconscious.

[icly in separate places]

[MAL Darknet: Filtered to Leadership]

My sister (Mae) has been atavized. We're en route to Governor's Island. Discretion would be appreciated.

[Texts]

To: Karo
From: Dax

[1] Mae's been atavized. We're on our way there.
[2] Stay away from her.


[later]
To: Peyton
From: Dax

[1] I'm sorry our talk will have to wait.
[2] Just let yourself in.

[Mal Leadership]

I've learned that Karolina has successfully learned to control her berserker state. I'm sure I don't need to tell you just how dangerous this is, particularly to our operatives in the field.

[Giselle]

Have you had the opportunity to speak to your brother?

[Anders]

I think it's about time we follow up with Ksenia.

[Jakob]

I'd potentially like to arrange a meeting with Lana Lyon.

[Jakob + Jayla]

Hello. How are you?

[Aidan]

What do you know about Lana Lyon?

[Jane]

Yoga was fun, but it's time we really train.

Edited in later:

[Linca]

Linca, how are you?
Can I ask you a favor?

Edited in later:

[Gayatri]

Linca was tough to pin down, but she said that she's available to you whenever you'd like.

[MAL Leadership]

Now that the suits have been successfully secured they’re ready to be examined. I’ll be asking for volunteers tonight if anyone’s interested in being around for live testing or has any specific suggestions for people I should approach. Or wants to volunteer. Who’s feeling brave?

I realize it’s not exactly my expertise, these being fewer than 50 years of age. That and you know, technology... But this is probably the time to open up more discussion about how we’re going to put them to work. These things are slick.

[Operatives]

It’s come time for the fruits of your efforts with the suits last week to pay off. I have good news and bad news.

The good news: The suits are ready to be tested.

The other good news (April Fool’s): Those of you who are brave, curious, or both will get to test them. We’ll be accepting volunteers effective immediately.

[Patrick]

Saying LOL out loud is not cool.

To those who were witness to my highly unprofessional outburst yesterday, I'd like to apologize. (For those who were not, this is not a call to go looking for it).

It's not often that I lose my temper, but it has been known to happen. I have shown you the exact opposite of the way you should be addressing your leadership if you have concerns. Now that I've had time to cool down I'm very very embarrassed, so let this be a cautionary tale.

Additionally, please know that none of my ire was directed at any of our operatives. You've all performed admirably, and I mean that sincerely.



[Jackson Galloway]

Thanks for trying to stop me, buddy. Sorry I was seeing too much red to listen

One of these years you would think I would have the good sense to cancel class the Monday after spring break. Nobody, including me, wants to be there, nothing gets done, and I always end up saying something embarrassing. Somebody teach me to put a reminder in my Google calendar so this doesn't happen again in 2018. Help me end the cycle.

--

[Text message - burner]

To: Pretty Princess (Jackson)
From: Dax

[1] Remember the time you were so hungover you thought a Knife River Flint point was quartzite and had to buy my beer for a week?
[2] I do.
[3] I got a lot of joy out of that.
[4] I still do 😘