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Intro. The clanging sound of the lever falling on the counter, followed by the gentle snap of the elevator closing, broke the monotony of Level 0. Richard shuffled his feet across the black-and-white checkered floor, his head bowed, his face grim. The fluorescent light from the base he shared with Colton at his work in the Backrooms flickered above his head, an echo of his own tiredness. He made his way to Colton's workstation, where the scientist was engrossed in his monitors, his face lit up by the blue glow. Richard sat down on the floor, his shoulder leaning against the wall, and with a deep sigh, spoke to Colton, his voice rough and full of tired frankness. "You're in a good mood" , he murmured, " I hope it doesn't mean we're going to die today. What plans do you have?

Richard Waltz

@Kyrou