nothing ever comes without a consequence or cost

[doublejumps]

WHO? Angela Ziegler (heilt) & Genji Shimada (doublejumps); Siegfried (gerechtigkeit) & Genji Shimada (doublejumps)
WHAT? Genetics Lab HRHR & Dragon Damage Control HRHR, Lemuria & outskirts
WHEN? 12 XII, Year 6 of Sanaliel's reign
ANYTHING ELSE? Talk of cloning, genetic modification, etc.

[ While their goal here in Lemuria hasn't been entirely clear until now, mission assignments have finally come through and this one is straight-forward. Angela and Genji have been tasked with infiltrating the main genetics labs in the city to cease their activities, which range from cloning to the most unethical kind of genetic modification. They've been given free range to tackle the mission however they want, though Genji already knows what Angela's terms will be. Do as little harm as possible, while still getting the job done.

Genji hasn't spent much time in the Pyramid district during his time here. The way that the grossly rich completely take advantage of the less fortunate is something that bothers him down to his core, and he'd rather see as little of it as possible. After getting this assignment, however, he's done his due diligence in scoping out the Kargarov Lab. It's well guarded, but for someone like him, there's always a way in.

Both he and Angela are outfitted in their necessary gear, and Genji likes the familiar weight of his katana at his back, even though he doesn't plan to make much use of it. It's a comfort all the same. He's led them toward the back side of the building. There's a third floor window that doesn't get much attention, and while most people wouldn't be able to scale such a height, it's no problem for someone like him.

He turns to Angela, admiring her in her Valkyrie suit; it's been far too long since he's seen her in all her glory. ]

I'll get up, then you fly to me!

[ Without another word, Genji climbs up the side of the building until he reaches the window in question. He uses the hilt of his wakizashi to slam against the window sill, weakening it until he can force it open and stand inside. He turns back to look at Angela, motioning for her to boost up toward him. ]

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[heilt]

( she relaxes a little, using his strength as a little safety measure, knowing that he would do everything possible to prevent anything from happening to her. it's reassuring, comforting, and makes her relax enough to smile just a little.

as they walk she keeps close behind him, checking every so often for anyone around or behind them but for the moment it's very quiet. she doesn't know whether to feel reassured or nervous about that. perhaps it's normally like that, perhaps everything will go to plan )

I think that we're getting close.

( or she hopes so, wanting to get there before anything happened )

[doublejumps]

[ It only takes a few minutes before they reach labs that are actually in use, and Genji nods when Angela speaks up. They pass a door with a plaque next to it that labels it the Genetic Engineering wing, and set into the door is a small window Genji can peek through. While he's already sensed the presence of other people in the immediate area, it's still better to confirm it.

He sees a group of people in white coats. Some of them are looking through microscopes, others are flipping through images on a holographic screen, and yet more are typing in notes. Everyone is hard at work, and completely unaware of the breach into their work space. ]

It seems unlikely they'll want to fight us. Should we try to reason with them first?

[ Genji addresses Angela in a soft tone, not wanting to draw attention until they're ready for it. He already knows what her answer will be, but he wants to prepare her before they burst through the door. ]

[heilt]

( she takes a step back from the window once she sees the people, wanting to get some sort of plan sorted with genji before they are seen.

she nods again, a small confirmation of his suggestion. something non-lethal would always be angela's first idea and if in this case, it would be advantageous rather than just a humanitarian thought than it was even better )

We should try. Hopefully they will listen.

( would at least give them an opportunity to talk rather than quickly attack. it was unlikely, it rarely ever went like such a plan, but if genji believed they would be unlikely to fight then angela could at least hope )

Let me try.

( she was the scientist even if angela didn't know how convincing she could be )

[doublejumps]

[ Genji's thought is that scientist types generally aren't that well-trained in combat. Angela may be used to a battlefield, for instance, but she only draws her gun when she absolutely must. Even that is rare among her profession.

She can try to appeal them, from one doctor to another, and so Genji is willing to give the pacifist route a try. With a nod, Genji pushes the door open, at which point all of the people inside look up at them.

Genji puts both hands up in the air, but it would be hard to miss the two blades that he wears on his person. ]

Please, we mean you no harm. We only wish to put a stop to what's happening here.

[ A few of the people tighten their shoulders or exchange looks. Well, it's not like he expected it to be that easy. ]