Somewhere, or perhaps… sometime.
The darkness pressed down like a weight, broken only by the distant rumble of machinery above. Then light pierced through—harsh, unforgiving, and although it was incredibly faint, someone heard a… whimper explode along with the settling dust.
The beam of light revealed ancient stone, carved walls that hadn't felt air in centuries. Dust motes danced in the light as the crypt slowly unveiled itself, untouched and waiting.
The dust, perhaps celebrating the moment they were once again moved.
"…been digging everywhere for years." The voice echoed from above, muffled but clear.
"Yeah, yeah. Let's just explore this and go to the next one."
"These locals keep scamming us."
"Ssh!"
"What? They can't understand English, anyway. Intern, where's your suit?!"
"I-I'm coming!"
"I have a feeling this is it."
"You've had that feeling the past twenty sites."
"Intern! Hurry up! Dr. Williams, what's wrong with your intern?!"
"S-sorry!"
