An opportunity

Valerie kept moving through the facility, using her speed to hopefully stay out of reach of her opponent. She was still more or less blind, and Anya had the tactical advantage because of her handler.

"I think I got her.", said Hawk in her ear. "Fifth floor, near the construction materials."

Finally, thought Valerie. If she could take out Iris, that would go a long way in leveling the playing field. She made her way to the location Hawk gave her, keeping an eye on the cameras she passed on her way. She knew Iris would see her coming, so she had to be quick.

As she approached the location, she heard a frightened yelp, followed by a large thud. "Aaaargh!", screamed a voice. It was Iris, for sure. Feeling elated, Valerie moved towards the source of the sound.

She found Iris lying on the ground, clearly in pain. A heavy concrete slab had fallen on her right leg, immobilizing her.

"I-I can't move.", said Iris, grimacing in pain. "Please help."

"You'll be okay.", said Valerie reassuringly. She holstered her weapon, and walked to the heavy slab. Putting all her strength into lifting it, she managed to raise it enough for Iris to drag herself away from under it. Once Iris was safe, she dropped it, her back and arms aching with the effort.

Right then, she felt a sharp sting on her back. Shocked, she turned around, only to find Anya standing there.

"Take off your shorts.", she said.

Valerie was furious. "She is hurt. I had to help her.", she said, fuming.

"And now you have learned a lesson - always prioritize the mission. Although, no matter how many times you're taught, you refuse to learn."

Valerie had tied the holsters for her gun and knife to her thighs after losing her pants. Since her gym shorts were skin tight, she had to take off the holsters first. She had to squirm and wiggle her butt out of the shorts before she could take them off. She did the whole humiliating ordeal while defiantly staring Anya in her face.

"I'm sure Iris appreciates how you don't give a shit about her.", she spat out as she threw the shorts to Anya. "Though it's not exactly news - you don't care about anyone except yourself."

Anya began to respond, but was interrupted by Iris. "P-please, can someone help? I can't move my leg", she said, clearly in pain and close to tears.

Anya sighed and looked at one of the cameras. "Send first aid, and a stretcher.", she said. Valerie was taken aback as she was reminded that they were being watched. The entire exercise was almost certainly being recorded. They just just seen her stripped down to just a tiny bra and panties - and there was a decent chance they would see her entirely naked. Her humiliation would be preserved, in multiple angles, as a training exercise.

She fought against the feeling of despair by going to Iris and comforting her until the medics arrived. They loaded Iris on a stretcher, pointedly not mentioning her state of undress. She definitely caught them looking, but didn't say anything even as she turned a slight shade of crimson.

No, this wasn't over yet. Iris wasn't involved anymore - she certainly had a chance.