The tension in the room is palpable. Nighthaven has always been a point of contention, and now, with Harry's latest announcement, the operators are even more on edge.

Harry: "Thank you all for gathering on such short notice. I won’t waste time. There’s been a lot of talk about Nighthaven recently, and we need to put some of that to rest. I’ve made a decision that impacts all of us. Starting today, a new operator from Nighthaven will be joining Rainbow."

The room falls silent. Murmurs and whispers break out as soon as Harry’s words sink in. Ash visibly stiffens, her arms crossed, while Thermite looks over at Jäger, who shakes his head slightly. Hibana remains quiet, her eyes narrowing in thought. Kali’s smirk only deepens, her presence like a shadow over the room.

Ash (stepping forward, her tone sharp): "Harry, you can’t be serious. Nighthaven? After everything that’s happened, you’re telling us to trust one of them in our ranks? This feels more like politics than strategy."

Harry’s expression remains calm, but firm.

Harry: "I know this isn’t an easy pill to swallow, Ash. But Nighthaven has proven themselves in combat, time and again. We’ve lost good people recently, and we need to adapt if we want to continue fighting at full strength."

Thatcher, leaning back against the wall with his arms crossed, speaks up in his gruff tone.

Thatcher: "You expect us to welcome them with open arms, then? After all the cloak-and-dagger games Nighthaven’s played? Trust’s earned on the battlefield, Harry, not given in a bloody briefing room."

Harry sighs, understanding their resistance but standing his ground.

Harry: "This operator has earned their place. I’ve seen their dossier. You’ll get your chance to see what they’re made of soon enough."

Dokkebi, seated casually with her feet propped up on the table, smirks and chimes in.

Dokkebi: "I’m all for new blood, but if they’re anything like Kali, I’m going to have to double-check my systems. I don’t want Nighthaven spying on us through my tech."