When they finally arrive in the city Kuo contacted Dr Wolfe, only to be informed that the Militia had just stolen a Blast Core from his laboratory. Noticing patrolling Militia members she asks Cole to clear the way for them. With New Marais in lockdown, Kuo obtained a small boat for the trio in the hope of making their way past the swamp blockade. Kuo and Zeke Dunbar helped Cole back on board the ship, and whilst Cole recuperated, Kuo attended to her duties on board. Cole jumps back to shore and attempts to defeat The Beast, the fight however almost cost Cole his life. Convinced, Cole readied himself to leave for New Marais, whilst waiting on the ship a vortex opens in the sky, and The Beast appears. Explaining to Cole that she and her associate were fully aware of the nature of The Beast, and said that they could help him prepare. Kuo decided against a romantic approach and instead tempted him with the promise of new powers. Realizing that, though Cole was still grieving over the loss of Trish Dailey, he showed strong conviction.
Meeting Cole while he was on patrol, Kuo decided how to convince him to travel to New Marais with her. During this time, Kuo had developed a fatherly relationship with Wolfe, both trusting each other with their lives.Īfter losing contact with John White, Kuo made contact with Cole a few days after he had stopped David Warner and Moya Jones' plans for Empire City. Most of the meetings consisted of information regarding the happenings of Empire City and New Marais, Joseph Bertrand and Kessler's activities, and the observations regarding Cole MacGrath.Īfter learning of the sensitivity of their mission, believing that only they will know the risk involved, the three decided to deviate from the chain of command, and work separate from the NSA. She had ongoing regular meetings with both Wolfe and John, the former being in person, while the latter on radio. John was stationed in Empire City, whereas Kuo was stationed in New Marais. White and Kuo were specifically chosen due to both possessing the unique Conduit gene. Lucy Kuo was an undercover agent working with the National Security Agency, assigned to learn more about the First Sons alongside John White and their inside associate, Sebastian Wolfe.