#echnidaofhydra

"She's asleep, but her interface is still running, ma'am. Chaos is running fine, every sector has successfully opened, and Ouroboros is still allowing us to get in and out of the Network."

"And the servers?"

"Our technicians are still trying to set them up. We can't have her files and everyone else's work jumbled in all of the same place, or else she could potentially die from the overload. Once the server is up, any personnel can start using the emailing interface, as well as anything else the technicians add to put in the Network."

"When should they have that done?"

"By this evening, ma'am. Since we have to have the meeting tomorrow, Tech is staying up until they've got the servers running."

"You told me that there was corruption on the Phase V files. Has Tech been able to assess that?"

"Yes, but they haven't given a diagnosis. She's been in and out of sleep for the last few days, but anytime she is awake, she doesn't want to talk. I haven't been able to debrief her about Chaos. I'm not sure of the affect corruption has on her, but I know she's been running a bit of a fever."

"Keep a close eye on her, Caduceus. She should come to the meeting with us tomorrow."

"We should send in someone better. Phaedrus Jasper, he’d be good at this. He could alter her perception completely.

"I know it’s a risk, but- but should we take further measures to make this work?

"It is a bit too much of a risk, isn't it… Well...

"I've thought about breaking into her apartment. Ouroboros could get into the computer, extract files that we wouldn't be able to obtain otherwise. It’d be easy."

"I’ll do that tonight. ‘Nurse McOwens’ has this Friday off. It’s perfect.

"Oh, Echnida? Yes, ah, I think the Intel has finally downloaded onto the Network. Yes, that one. Ouroboros told me about it the other day, she was concerned there was corruption.

"Once the files are downloaded completely, she’ll tell me. I’m sure she’ll be surprised. Her parents, they never said anything about it to her, did they?

"It’s a big step to take. I know everyone we have can pull it off, but…

"I’ve been waiting for eight years, I know you've been waiting longer, ma'am. We'll work diligently until we've had our success- we all will.

"Echnida?

"Good evening, ma'am.

"Ouroboros and I are laying low, like you asked. We haven't touched Phase 4 since you called. Are we off standby?

"...Oh. Yes, ma'am, I understand. Is there something you need done?

"Jacob Heugh?

"When do you want me to pay a visit?

"I’m sending you a full report, with copies of the pictures and what she added on there. Yes ma’am, we do believe IOLAUS is in Manhattan.

"…Wait on your response. Yes, ma’am… no, no, I just-

"I’m here for a reason. You wanted Phase 4 to stay on track, I’m trying to keep this on track.

"No, I do not want to be taken off this mission.

"I’m not scared of IOLAUS.

"What do you want us to do with Olivia? Wait?

"Mhmm, yes ma’am.

"Anything Phase 4-related will wait until you give us word.