space in front of the door that indicated that the Rogues had been pulling a vehicle inside. Though there was still rubbish on the ground here, it was smashed, and she could see tire marks on much of it. She nodded her head and approached the other door. It didn't appear to have been used recently. She compared the distance from this back door to the one in front, took in the barriers between the two and considered the possibility of driving in one way and out the other. It didn't seem feasible for most vehicles, but she decided to photograph the area anyway so that she could study it more closely later. She was able to do this through her IAC.
After a few moments, she made her way to the staircase, Cale behind her, still silent. She bounded up the stairs, silently, in a few steps, and realized the top floor was nothing like the bottom. Here, most of the storage appeared to be cardboard boxes. They were stacked floor to ceiling in rows. Though there appeared to be some areas where the dominos had come tumbling down, for the most part, they were still in their original formation, with only a foot or two between where one could pass by. After Cadence made her way around the perimeter and began to track up and down the rows, Cale whispered, "We don't believe they are using this area."
Cadence just nodded, still absorbing it all. She walked over to one of the windows that faced the front. She could see a few of Cale's team members standing outside. She assumed they'd already made similar inspections and didn't feel the need to come inside. She also heard footsteps on the floor below her and knew those were her own teammates. She had her IAC visuals turned on and could see everything Aurora and Meaghan were doing. Their walk was similar to her own except for the fact that they were speaking to each other and collaborating.
She observed the view to the road from here, which was partially obscured by the large trees that surrounded the building on all sides. Though there were other buildings nearby, the trees blocked any kind of useful view. Not only was there no good way to observe the building from afar, anyone inside the building would also have a hard time detecting an outside threat, which could work in their favor.
After several moments of silence, Cadence nodded her head slowly and made her way back down the stairs. Without saying a word, she passed by Aurora and Meaghan, who were talking quietly about their observations, and walked back outside.
Cale caught up to her outside beneath an expansive oak tree. He hesitated to say anything, unsure whether or not she was still working. After a moment, he finally whispered, "So, what do you think?"
Cadence smiled. "I think it's fine. I mean, I think it's doable." She was nodding, her hands on her hips. Glancing down momentarily, she realized she had collected some cobwebs on her black capris, and she absently swiped at them as she returned her attention to the doctor.
"Good," he smiled, still not quite sure exactly what that meant. He paused again, trying to get a read on exactly how she operated. After another long break, he asked, "So, do you think we can come up with a plan of attack, or..."
"Yes, absolutely!" Cadence agreed. She realized, suddenly, that he had no idea how to communicate with her when she was "in the zone" as she often referred to this mind set. She began to come back around and take on her typical disposition. "I'll want to consult with my girls, but I think it should be fairly simple, honestly. I mean, covering the exits on the ground floor is going to be our biggest concern. Of course, the windows on the top floor should all be considered exits as well. Vampires can easily leap from that height, no problem. What would you think about torching that upper floor so they can't use
After a few moments, she made her way to the staircase, Cale behind her, still silent. She bounded up the stairs, silently, in a few steps, and realized the top floor was nothing like the bottom. Here, most of the storage appeared to be cardboard boxes. They were stacked floor to ceiling in rows. Though there appeared to be some areas where the dominos had come tumbling down, for the most part, they were still in their original formation, with only a foot or two between where one could pass by. After Cadence made her way around the perimeter and began to track up and down the rows, Cale whispered, "We don't believe they are using this area."
Cadence just nodded, still absorbing it all. She walked over to one of the windows that faced the front. She could see a few of Cale's team members standing outside. She assumed they'd already made similar inspections and didn't feel the need to come inside. She also heard footsteps on the floor below her and knew those were her own teammates. She had her IAC visuals turned on and could see everything Aurora and Meaghan were doing. Their walk was similar to her own except for the fact that they were speaking to each other and collaborating.
She observed the view to the road from here, which was partially obscured by the large trees that surrounded the building on all sides. Though there were other buildings nearby, the trees blocked any kind of useful view. Not only was there no good way to observe the building from afar, anyone inside the building would also have a hard time detecting an outside threat, which could work in their favor.
After several moments of silence, Cadence nodded her head slowly and made her way back down the stairs. Without saying a word, she passed by Aurora and Meaghan, who were talking quietly about their observations, and walked back outside.
Cale caught up to her outside beneath an expansive oak tree. He hesitated to say anything, unsure whether or not she was still working. After a moment, he finally whispered, "So, what do you think?"
Cadence smiled. "I think it's fine. I mean, I think it's doable." She was nodding, her hands on her hips. Glancing down momentarily, she realized she had collected some cobwebs on her black capris, and she absently swiped at them as she returned her attention to the doctor.
"Good," he smiled, still not quite sure exactly what that meant. He paused again, trying to get a read on exactly how she operated. After another long break, he asked, "So, do you think we can come up with a plan of attack, or..."
"Yes, absolutely!" Cadence agreed. She realized, suddenly, that he had no idea how to communicate with her when she was "in the zone" as she often referred to this mind set. She began to come back around and take on her typical disposition. "I'll want to consult with my girls, but I think it should be fairly simple, honestly. I mean, covering the exits on the ground floor is going to be our biggest concern. Of course, the windows on the top floor should all be considered exits as well. Vampires can easily leap from that height, no problem. What would you think about torching that upper floor so they can't use
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