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London
Lena "Tracer" Oxton returned to her old stomping grounds that is London, even if it would only be momentarily. She eagerly zipped through the streets, ready to meet up with her girlfriend. The people of London waved at her as she moved through, making her smile even more.
It seemed like the right time to return home. She didn't tell her she was coming back, figuring that it would be best to surprise her. Emily was always an understanding girlfriend, ever since she met her. Dating an Overwatch agent was never easy, especially one that was breaking the law.
At her apartment, she knocked twice on the door. It opened. Emily was so happy to see her, she couldn't stop grinning.
"Surprise!"
They hugged and kissed, before welcoming her inside. Once they were settled, they made a hot cup of coffee while watching TV together. Emily still smiled at her, being so happy to have her back home.
"I've looked on the internet" Emily said. "Everyone is talking about Overwatch."
"I hope what they're saying is good." Tracer said.
"Mostly good, I think. Of course, it's different if you're with the law."
The law only impeded on progress. It was because of them that Overwatch couldn't run legally, and why Talon had been free to do as they wish. Tracer hated to think that, if the PETRAS Act was never put in place, then maybe Mondatta would've still been alive.
But those thoughts were not healthy to think about. What she wanted to think about was how she could progress into the future, where Overwatch will shine once again.
"Why don't I show you what they've been saying?" Emily said. "It's been buzzing around a lot."
"Yeah, sure. I'm interested."
Emily flipped the channel over to Atlas News. Its reporter Olympia Shaw and news host Keith Beck were speaking about the subject. The topic of Overwatch's return was hot since their intervention in Ilios, and it's been a matter of heated debate across the globe as to whether or not it's a good thing.
"It hasn't even been a week passed since seven members of the newly reformed Overwatch took justice into their own hands by interfering with a museum hostage operation held by Talon." Beck said. "They acted dangerously, and lives of the hostages could've easily been lost in their reckless behavior."
"They saved those hostages!" Shaw said. "If it wasn't for them, who knows what could've happened next. We owe them our gratitude."
"I won't deny that what they did had good intentions, but we all know what that can lead to."
"Why don't we see how others around the world are responding to this." Shaw said. "You can already see that thousands are protesting for the legalization of Overwatch again."
The camera cut to a crowd of protesters in front of United Nations headquarters in New York City rallying for Overwatch's legal return. Most of them were young, in their thirties at maximum, with plenty more being younger than that. They saw Overwatch as being heroes. Tracer was so happy at the sight of this.
"BRING BACK OVERWATCH!" They chanted.
The screen returned to Shaw, who over a live feed had conducted an interview with famed Brazilian superstar DJ and freedom fighter Lúcio Correia dos Santos. That made Tracer even happier, she was huge fan of his album. He looked as enthusiastic as he always does.
"Tell us, what do you think about the return of Overwatch?" Shaw said.
"Overwatch? Yeah, of course I support them, they're all cool in my book." Lúcio said. "We need heroes in the world, and there haven't been enough of them lately if you asked me."
"Many would prefer the term 'vigilante'." Beck said.
"Hey, someone's got to do it." Lúcio said.
"That's the kind of logic that the rogue criminal Soldier: 76 follows, do you think he's in the right?"
"All I know is that bad guys are out there, and someone's got to stop them. If Overwatch has to do it, who cares what some government officials have to say?" Lúcio said.
Everyone knew that Lúcio never was one for 'authority', ever since he drove the Vishkar Corporation out of Rio de Janeiro. For the government to put an end to Overwatch, and let chaos reign across the globe, was something he couldn't support.
"Thank you for your input, Lúcio." Shaw said. "It has been most valuable to us."
"Always a pleasure. Shout out to my friends back home!"
Lúcio waved goodbye at the camera before shutting off. This was around the same time that Tracer turned the TV off herself.
"Well that was educational, I must say." Tracer said.
"But isn't it great?" Emily said. "They think of you and your friends as heroes!"
"I don't care too much for that Beck guy, though."
"Ah, who cares about him?"
Tracer kissed Emily again. The days away from her were getting long, and when she was with her it felt better. It comes with the job, she would suppose. Now she must travel the world as an agent, just as she used to. That could perhaps be the only downside to it.
"Why don't you come to WPG with me sometime? Just like we did on Christmas, there's a lot of company there now. I'm sure they'll all like you."
"That sounds wonderful! I'd love to see the big guy again too."
They smiled. After they spent the day together, Tracer decided she would stay the night at her apartment before returning to Watchpoint: Gibraltar in the morning. This time, she would bring Emily with her. She couldn't wait to see how she would get along with the others
Morning came, and Tracer got dressed. Once she was finished, she woke Emily up. After a bit of tired grumbling, Emily got out of bed, and stretched. When breakfast was done, they preceded to drive out away from London to a dropship that had been park in a secluded area outside the city.
It took off to the skies. Emily took this as another opportunity to lie down. She always was one for sleep.
"It'll be about three hours 'til we get there."
"Three hours of shuteye."
Tracer laughed a little. I guess she's not much of a morning person. A little bit into the flight, Tracer turned on the messenger. She wanted to see what would await her when she comes back.
"Ah, Winston! I told you I'd be back soon, luv. I'm bringing Emily with so she doesn't get lonely, I assumed that would alright?"
"It's fine, it might be better that way so she doesn't get any unwanted attention at home."
"Are there any missions that need to be attended to when I get back?"
"As a matter of fact, yes." Winston said. "Not only do we need as many old members as possible, we need new blood amongst are ranks. The application website was a start, but Athena and I have done extensive research and found six people across the globe with a certain level of notoriety that would serve Overwatch well, should they accept."
"Interesting, very interesting." Tracer said. "Mind telling me who those six people are?"
"You'll find out soon."
The call ended. Tracer wondered just who these people were, how they would serve Overwatch. With as many potential new recruits as they've been getting, these people must be very special to stand out enough that Winston is seeking them. Tracer put the dropship on autopilot, and relaxed. It won't be too long until she's back in her home away from home.
