NO STRING ATTACHED - JENLISA

The Calm Before Command

SEASON 4
EPISODE 6: "The Calm Before Command"

INT. SEOUL MILITARY BASE – MORNING BRIEFING ROOM

The mood is clipped and tight. Security around the base has doubled, and every movement feels heavier than usual. Lisa stands at the head of the room, her sharp uniform freshly pressed. Taeyong paces beside her with a tablet in hand, projecting confidential documents.

TAEYONG
(severe)
Intelligence has picked up chatter — a splinter terror faction known as the Crimson Veil has threatened the Seoul Summit. They plan to destabilize the civilian council during the president's speech. Which means we need the best.

He pauses, then turns to Lisa.

TAEYONG (CONT'D)
You'll serve as shadow liaison directly to the President. Escort, defense, counter-threat—your orders come from Command, but your instinct leads.

Lisa blinks once. No emotion. Just a nod.

LISA
Understood.

INT. SQUAD HALLWAY – MOMENTS LATER

The team is gearing up. Jisoo straps on tactical gloves, teasing Rosé as they walk. Irene and Seulgi quietly review schematics. Somi checks her weapons. Jungkook's loading gear with Mingyu, tension low but rising.

Jennie appears quietly, her hair pinned back, her eyes scanning Lisa from across the hall.

JISOO
(grinning)
So who's betting Lisa will get the President to fall for her by noon?

ROSÉ
(disbelieving)
You really think Lisa can flirt while being that serious?

JISOO
(brows raised)
Have you met her?

Lisa glances over and throws Jisoo a wink. Jisoo gasps mockingly.

LISA
Focus up. I'll be shadowing the President. You all back me from ground ops. Jennie, you're—

TAEYONG (interrupting)
—assigned to civil risk management and dignitary surveillance. You'll have access to the political floor.

Lisa's jaw shifts slightly.

LISA
(to Jennie, soft but professional)
You'll be close... but not too close.

JENNIE
(smirking)
Don't get blown up trying to impress a politician, Captain.

Their squad watches, amused and affectionate at the same time.

SEULGI
(whispering to Irene)
They're disgusting.

IRENE
(whispers back)
Disgustingly perfect.

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INT. HIGH-SECURITY LIMO – LISA AND THE SEOUL PRESIDENT – MIDDAY

Lisa sits straight as a rail, watching the streets outside. The President, a stoic woman with sharp eyes and an iron presence, glances at her.

PRESIDENT SEO
They say you were groomed. Built. Programmed to obey.

Lisa doesn't flinch.

LISA
Then they don't know me. I was raised in the fire. But I'm the one who walked out.

The President studies her. There's a flicker of approval in her eyes.

PRESIDENT SEO
Let's hope your fire burns brighter than theirs.

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INT. SAFEHOUSE ROOFTOP – LATER THAT NIGHT

The mission is done — for now. The city's quiet again. Lisa leans against the balcony, unwinding from the pressure. A soft click of the door. Jennie enters, hands in her coat, coming to stand beside her.