Chris moved through the halls with practiced efficiency, his skills honed from years of experience. His mind didn't wander, taking in any and all information available. The chatter in his earpiece, the creaks and groans of the building...

Usually, he didn't go in alone, but sometimes his determination to find the truth led him to make irresponsible decisions. Coming up to a door, he paused, listening for movement before shouldering it open, raising his weapon.

He was genuinely surprised for a moment to see someone. For once on a mission, nothing had been alive in this building, so to see something upright and moving was a surprise. But he didn't let it show.

"Freeze." He barked, subtly moving his finger away from the trigger. He had no intention to shoot, but they didn't need to know that.

"Who are you?"