02.01: Released from Custody...
It wasn't as opulent as the Grand Hotel. Beaver Isladd was one of the more remote locations in Michigan, nearly 30 kilometers from the mainland, and only accessible by water or air. And it was not in any direct flight lines. But it was simple and uncomplicated and quiet.
Dylan met the folks on a giant cement and stone courtyard outside one of the military hangars. There were a couple of sun-shades and tables, some lounge-chairs and coolers. The military boys had obviously used this as a recreation area...
He'd talked to them all individually, before this, so each of them knew what this meeting was about. Where do they go from here?
Dylan wasn't set on continuing with the show. In light of the attack, pushing forward with the show would just put them at potentially more risk. Yes, it would be an almost guaranteed money-maker, and everyone involved would stand to make a lot of money and gain a lot of celebrity. But the risks involved included increased attention and increased scrutiny of their powers and personalities and family-relationships and liabilities. The public knew who was involved in the show. There were websites dedicated to deep-dives into everyone's personal lives already.
But there were other options...
You could go your own way. The network had agreed to pay a severance fee but wanted a non-compete agreement preventing you from doing any TV or movie work for a period of five years.
Sebastian Swift had suggested that you could take the time to move to undisclosed locations, take the time to train and learn your abilities. It would be partially funded by the network but it would change from a reality-show format and, instead, released as a documentary or "drama-mentary" release at an appropriate time. In this way, your safety is a little bit more shored up.
Swift also offered that there were Rashoud facilities in New York and Emerald City that could serve as as point-of-contact and base-of-operations under AEGIS banner until you got your feet under you.
Swift was all about pressing you into service of for the country and the world. Liu seemed more concerned about finding a path that benefited you most... But, ultimately, it was your choice...