A hot tip

Police Headquarters was a complete madhouse in the wake of the riots and toxic chemical spills. Many of the former protestors sat in a line handcuffed to the nearest wall in varying states of emotionally. Some whooped and cheered when they saw the Heroes For Hire enter the building, while others swore and cursed boos at them for interrupting their "demonstrations".

Ahead of the Heroes was Lieutenant Lamont filing paperwork behind the booking desk. "Hello," He smiled at the HFH. "I'm glad to see you survived the riots. Thank you for saving this city from itself once again. I actually have some important business to attend to with all of you, so please join me in my office."

Once in the privacy of the Lieutenant's office, Lamont explained to them that an informant of his implanted deep undercover in the Maggia crime family has uncovered that there is supposed to be a massive gang altercation in Chinatown that very night. He has requisitioned extra patrols for the area, but did not feel the presence of additional police authority would prevent the fight from occurring. He asked the Heroes For Hire to patrol Chinatown as well to apprehend the perpetrators and bring down the gangs before the fight caused severe casualties or collateral damage.

"What else have you learned about the gang war?" Shang-Chi asked.

"It appears this thing is brewing to form a potentially catastrophic head. The Maggia crime family has repeatedly endured brutal beating after beating, and has been preparing to retaliate in a major way." Lamont answered.

"Has the Roxxon oil spill been connected to the gang activity?" Mockingbird asked.

"I honestly never considered that angle, but now that i think about it there couldn't possibly be a connection." Lamont replied.

"Has Cameron Seavers been rescued?" Misty asked.

"No...unfortunately not. His kidnappers have not yet requested a ransom either." Lamont frowned.