OOC:
Well,I would argue that the purpose of doorways is to provide passage,while doors selectively bar it. However,I understand and agree fully with you. No changing a door's open/close status with Abstract.
Before Mr. Graves can so much as show his face to Bonham and Lycaon, the lights dim, and an alarm goes off. Several people in the lobby jump or gasp, the staff in particular being notably on edge after the incident. As it were, there were three possibilities Bonham saw.
This incident could have an entirely mundane cause. Unlikely to happen so soon after the prior incident, considering everyone's increased vigilance. It could also be the Ogre, which would represent a notable escalation in the urgency of the situation. Or it could be one of the other exorcists, playing guerilla and hitting the power supply so they could sneak into a restricted area.
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Amateurs indeed..." Bonham mutters, echoing a distant sentiment they had no chance of hearing. A lack of timing and coordination, the kind of thing that gets people surrounded and killed in an ambush. But it wasn't like CAIN had ponied up even for walkie-talkies to assist them in coordinating.
"This is fortuitous, actually." Bonham remarks, to Lycaon as much as to the civilians present. They rap their knuckle on the counter, making a brief sound to assert their presence despite the current disarray of the situation.
"Is there a way to release the shutter from here without ending the lockdown? A control panel, perhaps? It seems the malefactor responsible for the prior incident isn't finished, which gives us a chance to head them off." They nod at the receptionist, whether or not he volunteers the information. "You'd better evacuate with the others. Agent Jones, on me." They stick close to Lycaon, preparing to enter the area past the lobby.
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