Object

C.J.'s Security ID

C.J. slashes her ID through the lobby's unyielding security scanner, plastic edge catching fluorescent glare as electronic locks snap open—beep pierces the charged air where Toby banters warmly with guard Janice, Ludmila Koss hovering amid free-press intrigue. Badge dangles from her lanyard, its laminated face flashing credentials under scrutiny, propelling her stride into recruitment fury as Toby's rare idleness ignites.

2 appearances

Purpose

Authorize secure entry through White House lobby scanners

Significance

Unlocks C.J.'s path to snag idle Toby for Ludmila Koss's banned-reporter credential crusade, thrusting principled zeal into Russia-Iran summit shadows amid lobby's humanized banter.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S3E18 · Enemies Foreign and Domestic

Toby Pushes Casual Rapport with Guard Janice

C.J.'s security ID is swiped through the lobby machine as she enters during Toby's banter with Janice, its flash and beep punctuating the informal exchange, underscoring the ever-present security ritual that frames even rare human moments in the White House threshold.

Before: Attached to C.J.'s lanyard, dangling ready for use

After: Returned to lanyard, access granted

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S3E18 · Enemies Foreign and Domestic

C.J. Recruits Idle Toby for Ludmila Koss Free-Press Mission

C.J.'s security ID is swiped through the lobby machine to gain entry, its beep punctuating her approach to Toby amid his guard chat; symbolically enforces White House thresholds, transitioning casual lobby rapport into urgent tasking, heightening institutional vigilance narrative.

Before: Attached to C.J.'s lanyard, in her possession outside secured area

After: Returned to lanyard, in C.J.'s possession inside lobby/bullpen

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