Two hours had passed since the Event Quest notification had changed the entire dynamic of our investigation. I found myself acutely aware of the time pressure as Anthony and I made our way out of the maintenance closet, carefully closing the door behind us to preserve the crime scene while ensuring that Damon's body remained undisturbed until we could properly report our findings.
The hallway felt different now that we understood the true scope of the threat we were facing. Four confirmed assassins, with at least one of them skilled enough to maintain perfect cover while participating in a conspiracy that had already claimed the life of a highly trained federal operative.
"Should we still visit the principal's office?" I asked as we walked back toward the main corridor. "The personnel files could still help us identify patterns or connections that might point to the fourth assassin."
