Aria's POV
The technical services building was exactly as abandoned as we'd hoped—which should have been our first warning that something was wrong.
Hayes disabled the security system with the kind of efficiency that came from years of Academy experience, while Caspian and I provided lookout. The communication array was housed in a concrete structure that looked more like a bunker than an academic facility, surrounded by equipment I didn't recognize and cables thick enough to power a small city.
"How long do you need?" I asked Riven as he examined the broadcast equipment.
"Ten minutes to bypass their safeguards. Another five to upload our message to every communication device on Academy grounds."
"And if they try to cut us off?"
"They can't. Not without shutting down their entire eme
