01/30/2026 - "When The Curtains Fall."
Start Of The Day.
Lang is awoken by gunshots and planes flying over. Clowns..
He reads a few surveys about CJ and Skipper as marduks. People so far say that CJ is the brains and Skipper brings the vibes. Lang wishes the answers were spicier and is most impressed with Jeff's and Harry's answers.
Cuddles meets with Lang to talk about her ideas for the Forge but Lang isn't happy with her kidnapping a Babylonian. She really wants the deal. Lang says he's going to discuss it with others.
Lang and Arush catch up about the fights with The Lost (Dio) from earlier.
CJ informs Lang that Eliza got stabbed and is in the ICU. Tad is a suspect. Skipper says he struggled with hallucinations. CJ believes he has been stalking her.
Lang goes over the surveys with CJ and Skip.
Meeting At Echelon.
Lang, as Falcon, is having a scheduled meeting with the Faceless to discuss his findings from the Epsilon bombing yesterday.
To answer a question from Charlie, Falcon says his two main suspects are Eliza & Lang/New Babylon.
Charlie shares a book that Eliza dropped off at the Epsilon, after the bombing. It's the book with the 'curtain falling' quote.
Charlie asks Falcon to drop off a few USB's for Lang. They contain images of Denzel being held captive.
Charlie asks Falcon on how to proceed with Eliza & Lang. Falcon will keep an eye on them and thinks it's wise to plan an attack. Charlie likes this answer.
Town Meeting.
Lang tells Arush to kick off the meeting who gives a speech about protecting Babylon.
Lang talks about their issues with The Lost and banning them from NB. He then goes over the surveys, praises Harry & Jeff and asks people to put in more effort.
CJ goes over some trade day stuff. Skipper urges people to spend their BBL and not hoard it.
Trade Day.
Lang & CJ tried visiting Eliza in the city hospital but she's not awake. They run into Frankie. Lang & CJ threaten him with guns to leave.
