Thursday (Day 3 of 5):
Timothy's mysterious "contacts" confirmed air support—two helicopters would be "coincidentally" conducting training exercises near Meridian Field on Monday morning. Purely routine. Nothing to do with Emily's arrival. But definitely available if needed.
Sebastian finalized the security convoy plan—eight armored vehicles, fifty operators (Shadow Valley + U.S. "consultants"), medical team, communications equipment, everything needed for a high-risk extraction operation.
Clara secured statements from seventeen international human rights organizations all calling for Emily's safe return to Norvale and warning Marcus against violence.
Colonel Werner made contact with Major Kristoff. The major was willing to support Emily but needed assurances of international protection. Werner sent a list of twelve officers who'd expressed willingness to defect if Emily had credible protection.
Friday (Day 4 of 5):
