The next morning, Celia was up and ready to bolt out of the virus center before the clock even hit 7.

That was the start time for everyone there, after all.

Restlessness crept up her spine as she impatiently waited in the main hall. And then, she saw someone approaching. She was about to ask about leaving when, out of nowhere, two rows of security guards swooped in, guns in hand, encircling her like she was a criminal.

"Freeze!"

Barked the leader of the security ...