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Clad in a deep blue Kent blazer, I removed my Fedora hat and raised my gaze towards the facility structures behind the tall walls. A part of the wall slid open automatically, and I took several anxious steps forward after verifying my ID in a HUD process, or I would risk facing military assault otherwise, as the facility's surroundings was a restricted area.
'This is one of the SPAX Corp Inc.'s facilities?'
I looked around in awe ignoring the stares and glares of everyone. I was directed to the training facility- Struct 4, by the AI system guiding the gate. The whole grounds was busy as people went to and fro in a rush. On my way towards Struct 4, walking along the pavement, I took a glance at the other structures and saw that it got bigger and bigger by numbers. Struct 1 stood the largest as it took almost enough space for a whole district. It had to be so and could only be, since it was one of the main experimental Structs of SPAX Corp Inc.
The sun hid behind the clouds early in the cold morning which gave a sort of relaxing and comforting feeling. I arrived here by a Flobile like everyone else would with the exception of Standard staffs and I could see few people walking straight ahead to the same destination; they must be Co-trainees. The group disappeared into the huge rectangular shaped two-block concrete framed building.
The huge edifice was intimidating as I stood in front of it and I took several deep breaths before approaching the door. It slid open automatically, and I wondered if it was because the door was automatic or because my identity had been verified and the AI at the gate had sent data to the AI in this Struct. I could see shallow illuminations behind the door. I stepped in steadily with a straightened posture and to my surprise, there was no one around in the spacious lobby.
"Welcome, Dear 'employee', you have arrived earlier than expected, please proceed to the Housing area through the door by your left." I was startled when the announcement reverberated through the hall, did it have to be so loud?
*sigh*
I shifted my gaze to the far left to see a semi-circular shaped door that seemed to be made of laminated glass. The door slid open when I got close enough, as well, and I conceptualized that other doors in this facility were like this, thus, giving me access. Either ways, I felt like this whole scenario was kind of cool.
I walked through the spacious hall way before arriving at a long corridor with several adjacent doors. They had numbers displayed above them and it didn't take long for me to notice that it was the numbers given to, probably every trainee, by the corporate's administration.
I approached the door with the number 49' which was close to the last door in the corridor.
'Only fifty huh?'
Surprisingly, the door did not open automatically this time. I pressed the little button on it and was about to give my vector device a command to initiate a HUD of my ID when the door slid open.
"Welcome master, please, come in" A young lady dressed in long maid outfit stood behind the door with a small smile on her beautiful face, which was illuminated by the lights from the corridor. My legs felt like jelly at the sight of this and my mouth went wide ajar. Any gender with three legs would surely react to this sight similarly if not more.
*sigh*
"Sorry, wrong door" I turned around stiffly, totally embarrassed. It didn't take a genius to realize that she wasn't a maid since it would be incredulous to have maids serving each and every trainee. She wasn't an Android either, so it could only be a trap or a Cosplay, since it is a popular act amidst people.
"This really is your waiting room Mr. Jenkins Curtis, I am your 'genuine' maid, please come in" I suddenly stopped walking when I heard the slight seriousness in her voice, I looked back to see the corner of her eyes twitching still with the small smile on her face- dejected!!
I was surprised that she knew my name but it was not much of a deal. I was mature enough to not make a fuss and cause a ruckus in the corridor. Before stepping into the room, I considered that she was just a maid who helped in maintenance and the door must have been locked by her during her maintenance schedule to avoid anyone coming in to witness the mess. However, I could not understand why there was no light in the room. Nevertheless, I walked into the dark room and stopped right beside her.
"Lights" she said and the room lit up dimly in classic recessed lights and chandeliers. The lamps dazzlingly added to the mesmerizing state of the room. The room was sparkling clean and there was the foreboding feeling of romance in the air.
"Do you 'like' it, 'master'? She asked, stressing the sensitive words, she was being too obvious and I was prone to her teases since I was 'inexperienced'. However, I calmed my nerves and replied;
"Thank you, I am pleased with your 'effort'" I tried to smile but the corners of my mouth were out of my control. She nodded and kept standing there waiting as if she was doing the right thing. I stared intently at her waiting for her to make a move but she only stared back at me in confusion.
'Dumb?' I thought. Well then, I'll spell it out to her.
"You can leave now? Hehe" I flashed a big smile so as to not sound rude. She was only doing her job. However, the room was built for a single person and I wasn't too comfortable with her being around- 'Dense!!'
"Leave? But master, I have to stay here…. 'With you'" she replied with a cute expression that any man could not resist.
'Oh crap!'