First Ignition

An ANRC Tale

Footsteps rang out on the floor, a distinctive sound from boots, as an assortment of construction noises filter through the walls. Asakura, followed by Maya, walked through the otherwise cluttered hallways. Gaggles of scientists and engineers appeared anywhere but where they were supposed to be.

The pair nears an important-looking checkpoint, with a few agents stationed there.

``Doctor!`` A security agent steps forward, hand out. ``Formalities, you know. Clearance?`` He looks at them, holding a hand out.