Chapter 255: Interview
"You excited for this?" Jada asked.
"Oh, definitely!" Margaret replied, ignoring William's character. "I've been looking forward to this ever since I found out I won."
"Same!" Jada exclaimed. "I just don't get what they're gonna put us in or for how long."
Suddenly, William's voice chimed in: "The EE Mk. II is like the ultimate VR pod; it's a total sensory machine where you literally step inside and experience everything as if you're actually there."
Margaret raised an eyebrow, astounded that he sounded like he looked.
After a while, the other lottery winners trickled in, each varying in appearance. She noted one guy who was well above her pay grade and another girl who seemed to have stalked her prior. Once all seven of them were in the room, it all felt like a gathering of misfits—all uniquely passionate about their own interests.
Eventually, Margaret and the group were led deeper into Elysium's facility to a specially designed area where the Enclave Mk. II was.
Dr. Kapoor briefed them on what to expect, such as how they'll experience various simulations designed to test the boundaries of virtual reality and its effects on perception and cognition—true and straight immersion down to the core.
When her turn eventually arrived, she stepped into her designated pod. The interior was surprisingly spacious, glowing softly with ambient lighting.
She settled into the plush seat, adjusting her posture to get comfortable. Dr. Kapoor stood outside her pod and smiled, "You'll be in there until you reach a conclusion, just so you know."
"Okay...?" Margaret replied as the door slid shut.