Nixon Adams traversed through the maze that was the UES Loki. Its halls were more alive today than they had been in the past week, Nixon assumed that it was time for final preparations. The stealth system was state of the art true, but that was just a fancy way to say experimental. A number of his more technologically inclined D-46 brothers and sisters were assisting the engineers in their work. Karen DuVall was one of them. Grigory was asked to assist at times as well.<br/><br/>Bringing a hand through his slicked back blonde hair, Nixon was ordered to find the rest of his particular team. The first was Karen as he knew exactly where she would be. He and Karen developed a very sibling like relationship during the recovery time post Project Nightlight and they were studied for a brief time because of a very specific genetic anomaly; apparently the genetic augmentation made them close to identical twins. It baffled the doctors, but it proved to be a door opener for new genetic understanding.<br/><br/>"Hello Karen." Nixon's voice was but a whisper amongst the sounds of the engine room.<br/>"Derek asked me to collect everyone for a pre-briefing…" He paused as he looked for the proper words. "Briefing I suppose. He wants to make sure that we're prepared." The last word came out with considerable questioning.<br/><br/>Karen looked up from the computer panel she was working on with a quizzical expression. "Prepared for what? Isn't it just a basic reconnaissance mission." Her voice was filled with an intellectual confidence that befit her.<br/><br/>He shrugged. "I'm unsure. Did you hear the commander's announcement?" He said suddenly realizing the volume of the engine room.<br/><br/>"No I didn't." She said with a small laugh. "Even with superhuman hearing we can't hear over these damn engines. When does Derek want us?" A brief pause and then she added. "And where? That would be helpful."<br/><br/>"Well Derek just wants us in team 2's common room as soon as we're all available. Dylan wants us in conference room B for 1930."<br/><br/>"Simple enough. I'll finish up here and head down." She put a pair of safety goggles on. "I'll see you down there." She flashed a smile. "Good luck finding everyone else."<br/><br/>"Nixon laughed aloud. "Thanks. I might need it, but I can bet Riddler is down in the gym with some of the others." With that said he nodded a temporary farewell and was off to find the others.<br/><br/>---A few minutes later…<br/><br/>Turning a corner Nixon nearly collided with the massive form that was Jacob. "Jacob! Well it would appear you found me before I could find you." Nixon said with a chuckle, using the wall to regain his balance. "Hello Quill, Kavita." Nixon nodded a polite greeting. "It would appear that Derek wants us for a meeting before the big briefing."<br/><br/>"I would imagine Captain Rollins is looking to do the same thing. He's a stickler for detail." Terry said rolling her eyes sarcastically. "And a major pain in my arse."<br/><br/>Captain Rollins was a 5'11 brick of muscle. He wasn't just a close quarters specialist, but the man was damn near impossible to kill. With skin like steel and minor clairvoyance he was an unbreakable moving target. All of these things made him the perfect team lead for Team Nightwatch.<br/><br/>"Oh? I thought Rollins was a cuddly teddy bear." Nixon said with teeth showing in amusement.<br/><br/>Terry giggled. "A teddy bear made of steel wool and an affinity for ripping a man's arm off. She checked her wrist com after containing herself. "Well I should head down myself and get ready. I'll see you later Jacob." She said giving the large man's forearm a light squeeze. "See you all at briefing." She said waving to Kavita and Nixon.<br/><br/>Nixon nodded his goodbyes. "I'll see you soon." He said moving passed them. He walked further down the hall and toward the gym where more voices could be heard. As the doors slid open he found Riddler, TC, Jet, Achnuu, and the hulking Grigory.<br/><br/>"Nixon! How are you my friend?" Grigory greeted him with his customary hug. "We missed you in our workout today."<br/><br/>Faahjeed smiled through his trimmed, but quite thick, black beard. "Indeed. That left me to go against Riddler." He said winking at Brian. "And that's hardly fair."<br/><br/>"I am quite sorry. I had some reading to catch up on." Nixon smiled at his comrades. "But I come with a message."<br/><br/>"And what is that? Jet said with a cocked eyebrow.<br/><br/>"Derek wants to have a meeting before the briefing with Commander Gauss. We still have about 3 hours, but Derek wants it sooner rather than later."<br/><br/>"Sounds good to me." Tiana said. "I could use some sitting time anyway."