@Sam: Lol. But that was like...millenniums ago. :V
@Aeyra: A long time as in two or three months. :V
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IdentityUnknown slammed the door of the taxi and approached the building. Ignoring the crowded Reception table, she went to the Special Services table in the corner, all too aware of the security camera behind her. Discreetly, she showed the receptionist the letter she had received. The lady nodded and handed her a card. "14th floor," she said quietly. The number didn't help. It was her least favorite number after all.
IdentityUnknown slipped the card into the elevator and pressed the number 14 before finding a small bulletin saying that "Floor 14 was under renovation." A little too tired to be amused, she leaned against the elevator, listening to the elevator music. She closed her eyes slightly and breathed in deeply. A rush of memories came back to her -- everything from playing in the elevator when she was 5 to being kidnapped and held hostage.
There was a ding and the elevator doors opened. IdentityUnknown hesitated before stepping out -- she didn't want to be here. But there was something else that compelled her to.
"I knew you would come," the man in the gray chair said. IdentityUnknown stiffened slightly and subconsciously moved her hand towards her pocket. She could almost hear the smirk in his voice.
"So...we meet again. Let's make this a more cordial visit, shall we?" The man turned around.
"John," IdentityUnknown spat with disgust. "I came here for information."
"I know that," the man said calmly. "I called you here for information as well...and a contract of some sorts between you and me. You do remember what we discussed last time."
IdentityUnknown tensed. "Yes, I do. And you know how I feel about it. Now...tell me about this information or I'm leaving."
The man chuckled. "I'm afraid that won't be so easy. After all, you've left rather abruptly the first two times. I hope you aren't going to leave like that this time...it may not turn out to be extremely pleasant." The man smirked.
"I am aware," IdentityUnknown said automatically. She blinked and felt a random urge to laugh. John looked at her curiously.
"Now talk." IdentityUnknown focused her look on John and the older man shifted uncomfortably. She didn't blink. "Talk," she repeated. "Or rather, show."
John's mouth was in a tight line and IdentityUnknown could practically see him thinking about the best way to do this. "Alright," he decided. "But I'll let Gray talk you through it first."