Jaxon quietly followed behind the two girls as they walked ahead of him. Neither Annie nor Lina spoke much, and the steady pace of their steps made it clear they already knew where they were going.
After a few minutes, a large military facility came into view.
As soon as they reached the entrance, an armed soldier stepped forward and raised a hand, stopping Jaxon.
"Identification."
Before Jaxon could say anything, Annie calmly pulled out her card and held it up. The guard checked it, then glanced at Jaxon. After a brief pause, he stepped aside.
"He's with us," Annie said simply.
The guard nodded. "Understood. You may pass."
As they entered, Jaxon's eyes moved around the area. Security was tight, armed soldiers stood at different checkpoints, and officers walked briskly through the halls with folders and tablets in hand. The atmosphere was tense, busy, and far from relaxed.
Fragments of conversations filled the air as they passed by.
