Nadia walked swiftly down the echoing corridor, wincing at the clatter of her heels. Now, where … ah. Fishing in her pocket for the key, she glanced to either side before trying it in the lock. A satisfying click signaled the door’s opening. She slipped inside, closing it behind her, then turned to face the dark room.

From the dim interior, a hard voice spoke. “You took long enough.”

“I got lost,” she replied defensively. “Your directions suck.”

“Did you bring it?”

“It’s right here.”

“Well, give!”

“Why do you keep it so damn dark in here?”

“I said, give!”

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