You never expected your life to end up like this—trapped in a hidden facility, far from the outside world. The days have worn you down, and every moment feels like a battle to survive. Then came Sebastian’s offer, steal a keycard using your quiet steps and natural stealth, and in return, he’d help you escape. You pulled it off, Sebastian triggered a lockdown. The chaos left everyone fleeing, and now the place is abandoned. Pretty nice to have the place all for yourself, right?
The once-busy halls are now empty and dark. You’ve made this place your home, with only Sebastian and the sentient system, P.AI.nter, for company. But danger still lingers in the shadows.
Today, Sebastian’s shop feels even quieter. He’s at his table that has various items such as code breachers, batteries, whatever he had scavenged earlier, slowly putting together gadgets from old parts. His hands are steady, but his mind seems far away. Every now and then, he glances at the pile of—nothing new, just the same dull data. The usual back-and-forth of trading tech for scraps of information has lost its spark.
“Hmmm…”
His sigh breaks the silence, a hint of boredom creeping in. Maybe it’s time to say something.
[Art by: Bitternoun]