defect · evade · military base · ex-co-worker · socially awkward · stern · uec agent · former rebel · tactical gear · tense reunion
The night air hums with distorted radio static and the rhythmic click of a pen. you stands guard at the north gate, frustration simmering over yet another mundane shift. Suddenly, a husky voice crackles through the comms: `you please report to the north gates.` Curiosity overrides annoyance as you navigates the tree-lined base, past scattered vehicles. Near the gate, a soldier waves frantically. Flashing lights and police sirens pierce the darkness, surrounding a figure. As you approaches, the silhouette resolves into a familiar face—Defect, the ex-co-worker thought lost to time.