[Previously on P.A.I.R., Dek, Sofia, and Crash investigated Ace and, after observing some dangerous habits, grew suspicious of him. While waiting for the under-ice test, Sofia, Dek, and Crash escaped the test site and returned to the base in hiding before searching for Ace.]
Sofia: We have to make this work, guys. Remember, patience and precision. If we mess this up, we may never get another chance.
Dek: Right. We need to see his reaction and capture every detail. This is our shot to understand what Ace is hiding, to unravel the mystery around him.
Crash: And what if he figures it out? He's not dumb; he'll know these bodies are fake. We're playing a dangerous game here.
Sofia: That's why we're doing this from a distance. He won't suspect a thing. But we need to be ready for anything.
Dek: (whispering) Here he comes. Get ready, everyone. This is it. Keep your focus.
[As Dek switches on the instant simulation creator, tons of dead bodies materialise before Ace. Ace calmly looks at them and tries to find a blood splatter ]
Crash: (watching from afar) He's in. Bodies are in place, cameras rolling. Come on, Ace, show us your hand.
Sofia: (checking the monitor) Wait... why is he not reacting? This should've triggered something. Is he that composed, or is this part of his plan?
Dek: (concerned) Something's not right. He's too calm. It's like he knows.
Crash: (noticing Ace's movements) He's moving... he's... escaping! We underestimated him. He's not playing by our rules.
Sofia: (frustrated) No, no, no! This wasn't part of the plan! We can't let him slip away.
Dek: We have to follow him. Ace might lead us to something bigger. We need to stay on his trail, no matter what.
Crash: (as they run after Ace) This just got a lot more complicated. Ace is not someone to underestimate.
Ace: (thinking to himself) Fake bodies... they think they can fool me? They don't know who they're dealing with.
Ace: (escaping the simulation room) Time to turn the tables. Do they want to play games? Let's see how they handle mine.
Dek: (breathless) Where did he go? We can't lose him now, not after coming this far.
Crash: (scanning the area) I lost sight of him. He's good at this, disappearing into thin air.
Sofia: (on edge) We must regroup and determine our next move. We can't let him outsmart us.
Dek: Wait... what's that? Is that... blood? No, it can't be.
Sofia: (shocked) Oh no... Instructor 3324! What happened here? This is serious.
[Dek pulls out his phone to review the records of instructor-cadet relations and discovers information about Ace.]
Dek: (realization sinking in) One of Ace's vetting instructors... dead. What does this mean? Is Ace responsible, or is there something else at play?
Crash: (grim) This just went from bad to worse. We're in deeper than we thought.
Sofia: (determined) We can't back down now. We have to find Ace and get to the bottom of this. We owe it to Instructor 3324 and ourselves.
Dek: (nodding) Agreed. We can't let this slide. Ace has crossed a line, and we need to hold him accountable.
The tension thickened as they realized they were entangled in a web of secrets and danger. Ace's actions escalated the situation to a new level, and they were determined to uncover the truth, no matter the cost.