Manipulations
Talia is back in her Marla persona. She's stayed as connected to the Zodiac as she had to the Night Shift, and all the obsessive work finally paid off. Sure, she couldn't get to China herself, and had no doubt Temujin outmuscled her significantly. But that's not where the lady spider could be deadliest. Instead, she made arrangements to speak with one of the more reasonable of her former teammates.

He was hesitant, but agreed to see her.

'Marla, or Libra' walks into the restaurant, heading straight for the booth she was told. Sharp senses scan for any sign of additional trouble, and reads the guards Leo has before they even know she's picked them out from the regulars by their stance.

She bows. "Wen, good to see you."