Chapter 30: Enter A Block
Oliver approached the counter, his stance formal. "Good afternoon, ladies," he greeted curtly. "I don't believe I had anything scheduled here today, but I'm under direct orders."
One of the PCAs looked up, her eyes narrowing slightly as she scanned her records. "Good afternoon, Lieutenant. What can we do for you? I don't see any appointments listed for you."
Oliver maintained his composure. "That sounds about right for admin work. Regardless, check again. I'm escorting another shard user for processing, training, and recon under Commander Warden Geras's orders."
The PCA straightened, typing swiftly before glancing at another screen. "Which block will he be placed in? We're conducting evaluations on the current groups in about an hour."
"A Block," Oliver replied briskly. "He'll join the seven shard users already stationed there to replace the one who left."
The PCA nodded, making quick adjustments on her terminal. "Understood. Please escort him to processing. He'll need his official uniform and badge indicator for his classification."
Oliver gave a short nod of acknowledgment. "Of course."
Elias, observing the exchange, couldn't help but mutter under his breath, "Processing, badges, special classifications... this really feels like a fancy prison."
Dot's laughed in his head. "If this is a prison, it's definitely the high-end type."