The room was dimly lit, illuminated only by the blue glow of holographic screens lining the walls. The air was tense as the three Phoenixes stood around a circular table in the centre of the room.
The male Phoenix, named Marcus, leaned forward, his black hair falling into his face as he glared at the holographic display.
"Tell me again, why did he fail to retrieve the key?" Marcus growled, his voice laced with irritation.
The shorter woman, named Nova, crossed her arms over her chest and sighed. Her face was covered with intricate tattoos that glowed faintly in the blue light.
"He was ambushed by some random group of survivors. They got lucky and took him out. It's quite funny if you ask me."
Marcus slammed his fist onto the table, causing holographic screens to flicker and scatter.
"Lucky? How could he be so careless? That key was supposed to be the key to our future."
The third woman, codename Sable, stepped forward, her muscular arms folded across her chest.
