Stepping out of a luxurious PTV, Cassie inhaled the stale air of NQSC. The city felt emptier than before… but also more anxious than before. People seemed to be moving ever-so-slightly faster than they usually would, looking down as if pressed to the ground by the weight of fear.
Perhaps it was her own anxiety coloring her perception, though. The general population was still unaware of the strange war happening in the shadows of both worlds, after all.
The war against Asterion and his spreading influence, which they were struggling to contain.
She sighed.
"Shall I go up with you?"
Her driver today, once again, was Sid — even though most of the Fire Keepers were busy preparing to challenge the Third Nightmare these days, they still performed their usual duties. Escorting Cassie was one of them, due to the obvious limitations of her Flaw.
She shook her head.
"No need. Considering the sensitive nature of the meeting, he won't be happy to see an unfamiliar face."
