Under the scorching sun, dozens of operatives have gathered in the open training field since the crack of dawn.

Fixer on the platform: ...The contract duration is three days. Anyone who fails to reach the Nest within this timeframe will not be included among mandatory protection targets.

Ismael: quietly muttering to herself Three-day protection window... targets are Nest residents...

She's quietly repeating the Association's briefing points, her eyes sharp and focused as she commits every detail to memory. Ismael: ...Stop the chatter and form up properly. I despise getting reamed out during morning roll call.