Gency

Chapter 16: Anticlimactic

They landed on a pad near the center of the city itself. It was smooth and everybody unloaded in an organized fashion with no words spoken. Angela breathed out as anxiety bubbled up inside her at a slow pace. She did NOT have good memories here.

"We're going to split up and scan the area and if something out of the ordinary pops up, immediately report via intercoms. Alright, let's roll," said Jack. Everybody nodded and acknowledged it. Angela decided to leave her staff on the shuttle since it would be parked here anyways so if she needed it she could just go pick it up as oppose to carrying it around.

The team already knew how they were grouping up: Reyes and Morrison, then Genji, Reinhardt, and Angela. Reyes and Morrison ran off to check the outskirts and the others searched the main area.

They were consequently oblivious to the fact that Talon had sent out a very small crew to Kings Row to just check the area out just like Overwatch. The situation was that they were planning to attack and "resurrect the omnic crisis" just for the sake of chaos and with the world weakened they would be one step closer to pulling the strings. 

Reinhardt is not one to be stealthy due to his stature so he decided to just walk straight down the Main Street while Angela and Genji checked the corridors and alleyways. It was around dusk so the sky was a mess of dark warm colors accompanied by wispy clouds. It was also quite cold but not Genji or Angela brought something to stay warm because they didn't anticipate the weather cooling down so much. "Do you think something's actually happening here, Angela?" Angela didn't really know how to answer Genji's question because she didn't know. It had be so long since the last omnic crisis and the last talon attack so it was really beyond her knowledge; quite frankly she didn't want a definite answer. "If I knew I would tell you, Genji," she simply said. Both let out a sigh and just continued the run through.

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The mission had seemed like a wild goose chase since the entire premises seemed clear. Not even a suspicious clear.
Talon has gotten word through Sombra, a notorious woman known for her abilities in technology, as she had done some digging herself. The group Talon had sent left before Overwatch arrived and consequently it made the mission seem like a failure.

"Alright crew, it's clear that this mission was a waste of time," said Jack. Angela was still slightly uncomfortable as she didn't want to believe that it was just a wild goose chase. Something is up. She knew at the bottom of her soul that Talon is never idle but, before her thoughts could spiral she realized her hand was being held. Her breath's momentum being cut she looked over and was met with Genji's soft features smiling softly at her. "It'll be okay, nothings going on and even if there was? I'll be here to protect you". Angela smiled back gently, "Thank you, Genji."

"Yes of course Angela! A smart woman like you should know you're safe with Reinhardt Wilhelm in your presence," boomed Reinhardt. Angela blushed, her smile brightened. "Thank you, Reinhardt. It really is nice to know you two have my back and I'm sure you both know I'm delighted to watch both of yours. Now, let's get back to ship before Jack goes a little crazy," said Angela. They all smiled and nodded to then begin speed walking back to the shuttle to avoid getting questioned about what held them up.

After a little over five minutes Angela, Genji, and Reinhardt arrived to the shuttle and it was ready to go. They boarded and thankfully they weren't interrogated. Angela was still a little anxious as she sat down but like magic Genji knew exactly how she was feeling. He sat down next to her in the shuttle and held her hand with a light squeeze. She looked down surprised and looked up and was once again met with his soft grin. She smiled back and she let out a breath she didn't even know she was holding. Oh Genji...

By the time their small exchange ended everybody was sat and strapped and the shuttle was taking off. To Reinhardt, Reyes, and Jack, it was just a waste of time. But, to Genji and Angela? It was excuse to spend time together dressed up as a mission.