Washington D.C. — West Wing, White House
Time: 04:12 a.m. EST
The White House Situation Room was never meant to feel small, but at that hour, under the glare of dozens of live feeds, it did.
The President wasn't there yet — only the National Security Advisor and a few senior aides.
"Report," the Advisor said sharply.
"We're getting intermittent visuals. Targets are inbound from low altitude, metallic looking, with no visible propulsion. They appear to be… delivering something," The NSA Director's voice came through the speaker.
"Delivering?"
"Yes, sir. It seems that they are delivering Lucid, as each of the inbound target are flying towards the direction of the identified streamers who announced Lucid testing."
"So it's coordinated," the Advisor muttered.
"Yes, sir."
***
On one of the wall screens, the Los Angeles streamer's camera feed filled the frame.
Rain slicked the pavement outside his door. The drone hovered less than two meters above the ground.
