Green Middle of the Area

Chin Lee crosses to this central green spot in the Brigadier's office and lights a classified document in the waste paper basket. Flames consume the paper as she freezes, hand to the device behind her ear, signaling unseen control. Brigadier watches, jaw tight from conference crises and missile orders; Yates notes the oddity amid accusations. Tension fills the air with smoke wisps and sharp words, marking the spot as conspiracy's quiet pivot.