10.02
Lisa and the main character arrived at the Undersiders’ new hideout, a reinforced building in the flooded Docks. Inside, they found Brian, Aisha, Alec, and a pack of dogs. The atmosphere was tense, with signs of recent disarray.
Bitch appeared, furious, and immediately attacked the main character, landing a punch and a kick. Despite Lisa’s intervention, Bitch remained hostile, expressing her anger at being betrayed and at Brian’s leadership.
Brian questioned why she was brought there. She explained she hadn’t intended to betray them and had changed her mind about sending the email to the Protectorate. She realized she couldn’t betray her friends or leave her dad.
Brian remained skeptical, citing Lisa’s and Armsmaster’s warnings. She admitted she had considered betraying them but ultimately couldn’t go through with it. She’d come to value their friendship and the work they were doing, especially against Lung’s gang.
Despite her pleas, the team remained unconvinced. She admitted to letting Brian know she was romantically interested in him, hoping it would prove her sincerity. Alec backed her up, saying her feelings were obvious, but Brian remained doubtful.
Lisa argued that Brian was angry and using her supposed lies as an excuse. The main character, feeling desperate, expressed her desire for things to return to normal. She knew it wouldn’t be easy but offered to work hard, accept any restrictions, and even give up her pay to regain their trust.
She explained her motivation: wanting to help Dinah and stop the Merchants and the Chosen. Working with Coil, she believed, was the fastest way to achieve this. Lisa and Alec voted to have her back on the team, while Bitch voted against it. Brian, acknowledging the need for her abilities, reluctantly agreed.
Bitch, furious, stormed off. Lisa followed, and Alec led Aisha away, leaving Brian and her alone. He warned her that regaining their trust would take time and wouldn’t happen immediately. She understood, aware of the need to overcome her past actions and pride.
Now
Tattletale confirmed the target location, and the team moved in. The plan was to raid a group of Merchant looters, but things quickly went awry. Shadow Stalker ambushed them, using tranquilizer darts to incapacitate Tattletale, Grue, Imp, Bitch, and one of the dogs. The main character, protected by her armor, charged Shadow Stalker but was taken down.
Bitch ordered her dogs to flee before ‘passing out’. Shadow Stalker contacted the PRT, and they arrived shortly after. Despite protocol, Shadow Stalker insisted on restraining the Undersiders without containment foam, citing her fatigue and the need to avoid paperwork.
The Undersiders were loaded into a containment vehicle, pretending to be unconscious. They whispered among themselves, confirming their plan was still in motion. They reached the PRT headquarters, where Weld and the Wards met Shadow Stalker.
Weld questioned Shadow Stalker, testing her with the weekly password. Regent, as Shadow Stalker, passed the test. The Undersiders were taken into the building, passing by an unusually empty front desk.
Weld confronted Shadow Stalker about assaulting a team member, promising consequences. He then tested her again, asking who she had assaulted. Regent guessed incorrectly, and Weld revealed it was a trap.