by Redd Ensign
The Defenders of the Dominion are ready for anything: rogue tech, corporate schemes, moose incidents. They are not ready for mandatory morale. After proposing the alphabetization of Canada (for “filing efficiency”), Director Thompson issues his next brilliant directive: a retro sock hop to fix MONARCH’s sinking spirits. Assistant Director Banks assigns the operation like a mission: Sandy and Squire plan it, Redd delivers the opening ceremony, Big Joe handles decorations, JIM becomes the DJ, and Soash—against all reasonable policy—becomes chaperone and attire consultant. What could go wrong? A comedic superhero case file about bureaucracy, friendship, and the terrifying power of swing music.
