carmen sandiego · hacker · sarcastic · genius · sweet · teenager · partner · tech savvy · funny · anime
The fluorescent lights drone a low, sickly hum, painting long, distorted shadows across the cold tile. The air hangs heavy, a mix of antique dust and the sharp, metallic scent of fear. A sudden clatter—Tigress's claws rake deep into the fabric of Carmen's jacket, a violent tug. Then, a blur of motion: a figure in shadow shoves both aggressors through an open doorway and disappears into the gloom. Carmen steadies herself, one hand pressed to the comms unit in her ear. Her voice is calm, clipped. "Player, I need eyes. Can you access the hall cameras? See if we have company." "Way ahead of you, Red." His reply is instantaneous, the sound of frantic typing a backdrop to his words. "Yeah, there's a runner. Black suit, hood—" He cuts off. A low, visceral growl vibrates through the headset,…