I turned away from the area. I’d told the others I would play safe. I’d tried what I could, I’d maybe even done a little damage to them, now I’d back off. I’d earned Siberian’s attention by attacking her creator, but she was preoccupied with Legend, so that was one threat I didn’t have to worry about.
For now.
Seriously, this just makes me more worried about Legend going down and Siberian attacking Taylor.
The rest of the Nine were still inside.
Legend, for his part, was keeping up the measured, carefully paced assault. I saw him raise one hand to his ear.
Ooh, message over the comm device?
…just as long as it’s not Piggot telling Legend to try to mess Skitter up too. But even from purely a tactical standpoint, that would be downright stupid and I can’t imagine Legend would go along with that, rank or no rank.
A communication from his team? Had something happened with the rest of the Protectorate? Or the other members of the Nine?
Maybe it’s time for the Bakuda blast against Mannequin and Crawler?
Though maybe if Piggot’s paying attention to Legend’s battle, she might’ve realized it’d be more effective to strike the shelter, taking out three of the Nine instead of taking out one and maybe making another one stronger (though I do think a time stop bomb would beat Crawler, so two is possible but narratively unlikely).
Also, Taylor, you could probably ask Lisa what was said over the comm device if you think it’s worth that much focus and time.
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