Editing Jim (section)

===== Looking for Marty =====
On the morning following the meeting with Alexa, Jim met Edward at an airfield in San Andreas. Edward had already been back in the country for several weeks, though this marked his first direct involvement in Jim’s affairs since his return from Scotland. The effects of his time abroad were evident. While he remained composed and deliberate, his demeanor reflected the consequences of defeat and prolonged conflict.

Jim arrived using his modified Terrorbyte, outfitted with surveillance systems, drone support, defensive countermeasures, and long-range operational equipment. From there, the two proceeded toward the [[Darnell Brothers Garment Factory]] in La Mesa, which had recently been acquired by Marty Marcano and served as a logical starting point for reconstructing his recent activities.

During transit, Jim and Edward reviewed developments within the criminal landscape of Los Santos, including the dissolution of former alliances and the growing instability tied to the Marcano family. Edward provided limited insight into the failed Scottish Revolution, framing it as a decisive loss that carried lasting personal and strategic consequences. Jim noted that the experience had altered Edward’s outlook, though the precise nature of that change remained unclear.

As they approached La Mesa, both men understood that any information uncovered at the garment factory would likely extend beyond Marty himself. The investigation was not limited to a disappearance, but to the emergence of a wider and more dangerous network operating in the background. Over the following days, Jim committed to methodically retracing Marty Marcano’s actions, contacts, and financial movements, anticipating that the search would draw him further into an escalating conflict tied to the Phantom and the broader power shifts within San Andreas.