**INT. CHRONOS TOWER TEMPORAL LABORATORY - CONTINUOUS**
Valentine focuses his energy, raising his hand. The air around him shimmers. Time seems to slow for the approaching guards, their movements becoming sluggish.
Now, Thorne! Get to the temporal key!
Thorne rushes toward the massive device, while Elara provides cover fire. Kane watches, unimpressed.
Your parlor tricks won't save you, Valentine. I designed your abilities.
Kane steps forward, raising his own hand. A temporal field envelops him, neutralizing Valentine's time dilation effect.
I know every trick you have. Every limitation.