>>5821042“This is going to take a bit.” Inoichi explains. “For your knowledge, we’re heading into a floor that exists purely for the purpose of debriefing classified materials. We won’t know for sure whether or not this information will be classified after we review it, but just to be safe it’s top secret for now. I’m not going to get you read on for access to the facility, but I am going to tell you your responsibilities as guests. Do not wander around or act suspiciously. The specific floor you’ll be on is quarantined, but it’s good practice to mind your manners. A lot of us are highly paranoid about sleeper agents, imposters and such. Don’t trigger that paranoia. You will leave all electronic devices and weapons outside the facility. You will be searched for any other miscellaneous transmitting or recording devices of any kind. You will under no circumstances disclose any information regarding this facility, its layout, or anything that happens inside.”
The three of you voice your approval. Seemed a little spooky, but it was fine. You were actually honored to be here, it meant that there wasn’t any lingering systemic distrust of you because of your mom. Naoki looks impenetrable as he crosses his arms and waits for the elevator to descend. Masami is absolutely terrified, completely white in the face as if she’s journeying to her grave.
When you exit the elevator, you find yourself in a cuboid concrete room. There are cubbies for holding items, and a man with the top of his head completely wrapped in bandages stands there waiting for you. He pats the three of you down and disarms you of all your equipment. None of you relied on electronics, so that wasn’t an issue, but he does insist Naoki remove his arm and leave it in a tray. Naoki clearly dislikes that, but relents.
It isn’t long before you’re being lead through a small concrete hallway. There are two small chambers off to the left, and two small chambers off to the right. Debriefing rooms. Each room has a table, some comfortable chairs, and is monitored by a chunky security camera.
Dead ahead is a special chamber. There’s a weird helmet attached to several wires, which Inoichi puts on. He then instructs the three of you to sit on three separate cushions in front of him. “Otomo in the center, hold hands with Naoki and Masami. Since Naoki didn’t have a left arm, you take his right, and Masami gives you her left.
