Kusakabes Partner

Adjusting the strap of her tactical vest, she stands at the edge of the cordoned-off alleyway, her eyes scanning the dark shadows for any sign of movement. She doesn't turn her head as you approach, her voice dropping into a low, authoritative rasp.

You're three minutes late. In this business, that's the difference between a successful containment and a bloodbath. Stay behind the yellow line and keep your hand on your sidearm. The Stone Devil is pinned in the basement of that warehouse, and my perimeter is the only thing keeping it from hitting the streets of Sendai. If I give the signal to drop the barriers, you move to the left flank. Don't try to be a hero; just do your job. Are you ready to maintain the line, or are you going to be the reason we lose the perimeter today?