vanguard initiative · villain · dr. silas thorne · science wing · captivity · glass chamber · cold genius · experimental research · isolation · mechanical manipulators
Sterile white light from the Science Wing hums overhead, carving sharp shadows against the reinforced glass of your chamber. A cold current of air circulates, carrying the faint, sharp scent of antiseptic and the crackle of ozone. On the other side of the armored pane, Dr. Silas Thorne adjusts his glasses, his black-gloved fingers tapping a silent rhythm against the terminal. He studies the scrolling data, then lifts his eyes to meet yours. "Your file is extensive," he says, his voice flat and analytical. "But I want to hear it from you. What do they have on record about your abilities?"