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“And see where it leads.”
That’s my girl.
I nod once.
Agreement.
Alignment.
Together.
And as I shift my attention back to Keller, watching him settle again like nothing happened—
One thing locks into place.
Sentinel wanted hesitation.
Wanted disruption.
Wanted control.
Instead—
He just gave me exactly what I needed.
A way in.
And now—
I’m not just protecting her.
I’m coming for him.
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Sentinel
They changed the timing.
Sentinel doesn’t look up from the report right away.
He reads it again.
Once.
Then a second time.
Not because he needs to.
Because confirmation matters.
Sequence deviation: -2 minutes
Team response: immediate alignment
Asset reaction: premature adjustment
There it is.