"The date of the excursion has been moved up even further. Do you all think you're ready?"
The Section Chief spoke solemnly, his gaze fixed on the squad members standing before him. Each wore the distinct uniform of the Guild, their presence filling the cramped room with a heavy tension that pressed down on everyone present.
Sitting by the end of the table, Clara leaned back on her chair with her arms crossed, her fingers drumming over her arms.
All eyes seemed to turn in her direction in that moment.
She remained quiet, sitting with her face unchanged until she eventually turned her attention towards the Section Chief.
"You say that an abnormal energy shift was detected in the gate, correct? That if we don't go now, there might be a chance that the anomaly hidden within the gate might escape?"
The Section Chief forced a smile.
