Jessica had prepared the report on paper.
Not in F6's channel — paper, because Viktor didn't have access to F6 and neither did Max, and this conversation was for the whole team. Eighty‑four pages reduced to two: the points that mattered for the decision the team had to make.
She copied them by hand. Seven copies.
She distributed them on the table in Viktor's living room without saying anything.
The team read in silence for four minutes.
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"'A direct response,'" said Seraph.
"Yes," said Jessica.
"What does 'direct' mean in the context of the Gods' plane?" said Seraph.
"It means without an intermediary," said Grim from the windowsill. **"The angel was built by the Gods but operated with autonomy. A direct response is the Gods operating the instrument in real time. Without the envoy's filter."**
Silence in the room.
"Stronger?" said Kira.
