[ Expect the unexpected. And no matter what, be unexpected. ]
[ It's not just a cutesy phrase. It's how you maintain grip on the Syndicate's rattling ladder. With that in mind, Hei's not exactly surprised by the move she pulls. But it's a headache he could do without. It all happens fast. He sees a flash of movement in the rear-view mirror. Then the crash, a blast of chilly air, and hot metal bits pinging off the car's interior. Hei feels bits of his scalp pitted with burns as if a shower of Zippo-heated coins have been flicked at him. Korra hauls the dog up like a knapsack and leaps out of the car. He has just enough time to see her bolting into the woods. ]
[ Scowling, he slams on the brakes, wheels raking shrilly across the snow. Perfect. Anyone's first instinct would be to chase her. But she can't go far. She may not realize it yet, but there's a tiny microchip buried into the sole of her right boot, a shockproof tracker if the target escapes. With that in mind, Hei's top priority is intercepting her before an enemy does. A few feet from the road, he turns to a gravel access path that leads toward the forest. Along the route, heavy road equipment has been parked for the night. His intention is to leave the car here, and pursue the girl. ]
[ But as he drives, the sharp crack of gravel pelting the underside of the car makes him... paranoid. He peers past the car's headlights toward a looming tanker truck that rumbles in his direction. Frowning, he watches it suddenly veer. ]
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[ It's not just a cutesy phrase. It's how you maintain grip on the Syndicate's rattling ladder. With that in mind, Hei's not exactly surprised by the move she pulls. But it's a headache he could do without. It all happens fast. He sees a flash of movement in the rear-view mirror. Then the crash, a blast of chilly air, and hot metal bits pinging off the car's interior. Hei feels bits of his scalp pitted with burns as if a shower of Zippo-heated coins have been flicked at him. Korra hauls the dog up like a knapsack and leaps out of the car. He has just enough time to see her bolting into the woods. ]
[ Scowling, he slams on the brakes, wheels raking shrilly across the snow. Perfect. Anyone's first instinct would be to chase her. But she can't go far. She may not realize it yet, but there's a tiny microchip buried into the sole of her right boot, a shockproof tracker if the target escapes. With that in mind, Hei's top priority is intercepting her before an enemy does. A few feet from the road, he turns to a gravel access path that leads toward the forest. Along the route, heavy road equipment has been parked for the night. His intention is to leave the car here, and pursue the girl. ]
[ But as he drives, the sharp crack of gravel pelting the underside of the car makes him... paranoid. He peers past the car's headlights toward a looming tanker truck that rumbles in his direction. Frowning, he watches it suddenly veer. ]
[ It blocks the road. ]