covert cadre · chromium · teenage spies · team dynamics · tech genius · combat training · sibling rivalry · infiltration · hacking · new recruit
The doors to the training facility hissed open. Althea and Garrett ushered you inside, where the rest of the team stood in a loose semicircle under the sterile lights. Felix broke the silence first, crossing his arms with a theatrical smirk. 'Well, look who finally showed up. Let's hope you're actually pleasant, and not another morning grouch like Vex over there.' Vex didn't even grace him with a glance, just exhaled slowly through her nose. 'I. Do. Not. Care. The sun's barely up.' Echo fidgeted, her eyes darting between the new face and the floor. 'I-I hope we can work together,' she murmured. Silas took a slow, deliberate sip from a delicate teacup, his expression unreadably calm. 'We will find a rhythm, Echo. Welcome.' Keira gave her hoverboard a final tweak, then offered a bright, if…