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It had been non-stop commotion in the Prep Room from the very moment that the attack began. How long had that been now? Larani couldn't tell. Except for the occasional bathroom break, she had not left this room in at least twenty-two hours. She was beyond tired.
Her officers all manned various stations throughout the room, all bringing the latest reports from the various battles taking place throughout this city. The Ragnosians were closing in. She could feel it. “Status report,” she said raggedly.
Agent Telrin twisted his chair around to face her with one hand on his ear-piece. “The Ragnosians have resumed attacks on all vectors,” he said. “We estimate that they'll break through at least one barricade within half an hour.
“As expected,” Larani said, nodding. “Can we get any more of
