Temporary Fix
Amanda: “We really can’t keep meeting here. This place is chaos.”
Bylla: “I almost tripped on F.B.E.’s arm this morning.”
F.B.E. (cheerfully): “That was part of my stealth protocol!”
The Lighthouse Protocol
Scanning for Shelter
R.Y.Q.N: “I’ve analyzed 73 potential bases. One... stands out.”
Amanda: “Please tell me it has solid walls.”
F.B.E.: “And Wi-Fi?”
Coastal Mission
Caption: “Mission: Find a home. Preferably with plumbing.”
The Lighthouse
Bylla (wide-eyed): “Woah. This place is awesome.”
F.B.E.: “It even has a built-in submarine dock. I checked!”
Power and Potential
Amanda: “Electricity’s patchy... but fixable.”
R.Y.Q.N: “Structural integrity: 92.7%. Acceptable.”
F.B.E.: “I already claimed the top floor for my charging hammock.”
Sub-Level Discovery
Bylla: “These rooms... could be our lab, server room, library...”
Amanda (smiling): “Our HQ.”
Fixer-Upper Montage
Caption: “Not all missions involve space travel. Some involve cleaning moldy staircases.”
Nightfall Activation
F.B.E. (from inside): “HQ status: operational!”
Dr. Lang’s Update
Amanda (thoughtfully): “Hope Marcus is okay. He’d love this place.”
Official HQ
R.Y.Q.N: “Phase One complete.”
Bylla: “Now we just need a coffee machine.”
Something in the Water
Caption: “But the sea... is never quiet for long.”
Next Time
Next Episode: “Signal from Below”