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**INT. CHRONOS CORP LAB - CONTINUOUS**
Valentine moves through the shadows, staying out of the scientists' line of sight. He watches as they activate the device in the containment field. The air shimmers around it, creating a miniature temporal distortion.
Incredible. The temporal displacement field is stable. Now, to test the targeting system.
One of the scientists inputs coordinates into a console. The device projects a beam of light that opens a small portal in the air - a window into another time.
(To Mia)
They've built a temporal gateway. Without a Shifter.
This violates every temporal safety protocol. If this tech falls into the wrong hands...
Before Valentine can act, alarms blare throughout the lab. Red lights flash.
Unauthorized temporal activity detected. Lockdown initiated.
The scientists scramble, trying to secure their equipment. Valentine ducks behind a console as security doors begin to slide shut.