Far away, in Montreal, different events were already happening, which Alex wasn't aware of yet, thanks to his neuro-phone being a piece of scrap because of an impromptu EMP.
Jack was currently holed up in his underground office, conversing on a video call with the woman who had been the stem of all his latest problems.
"Miss Prime Minister… I understand we have an agreement to train the soldiers you need to fight off the monsters across the country. This training is crucial, I know. But please understand my problems as well.
"My strongest fighters are currently away, and what little we can do for your men will be wholly inadequate. Can't you wait a few more days before sending your first wave of soldiers to my compound?" he asked, trying to remain as polite as he could.
The woman on the screen looked at him with a deadpan expression before sighing loudly.