SEVER ZERO
"Ah, and the lovely Maya. You are glowing, my dear. Truly."
Vance stepped forward, holding out the wrapped box. "Aegis Innovations wanted to extend our deepest congratulations. We know the baby is due in a few months. Top-of-the-line sensory-development toys, programmed with our proprietary educational AI."
"Thank you, Elias," Maya smiled warmly, taking the box. "That's incredibly generous of the company."
"We take care of our top assets," Vance said smoothly, his eyes flashing back to Ren. "And Squad Zero is currently our most valuable asset. The viewership numbers on your Scourge raids are astronomical. The board of directors is thrilled."