Trying to Leave

"It will take five minutes to prepare it, sir," Mark said upon hearing Richard's intention of using a surface-to-air missile."

"Five minutes is a lifetime in this situation, Mark. Expedite the process!" Richard barked. He turned swiftly to Sara, "Sara, switch to the MQ-1 Predator feed. We need eyes on the Alpha Gryphon."

Sara nodded, adjusting her focus. "Tapping into the Predator's camera now, sir." The screens shifted, now showing the live feed from the MQ-1 Predator drone, which was tailing the Alpha Gryphon at a safe distance. The drone's advanced optics zoomed in on the Gryphon, providing a clear view of its position and movements.

"Sir it seems that the Alpha Gryphon is decreasing its altitude." 

"Probably to pick up Violet," Graves guessed. "She may still be alive even if the container falls from great heights. They are people with magical abilities after all."