The EGG makes a completely alarming rattling sound, as if something inside it is knocking to get out in protest at the rough handling.

Istradez wrenches the arm that he has possession of and attempts to force Mikodez all the way to the floor. "Stop it," he hisses, "I didn't realize your animosity toward me went back quite that many years."

[This is a reference to this AU!Istradez's belief that adult!Hexarch!Mikodez sent him to his death. Cadet!Mikodez will have no knowledge of this, but feel free to misunderstand and/or mis/interpret Istradez in the most hostile way possible.]

The EGG only rattles more loudly. There is a distinct CRACK. It's starting to hatch...