Ana
The entrance to Valerian's lab room in the Capital's Laboratory was discreet, blending seamlessly into the sleek, metallic corridors of the cutting-edge facility.
It was a good laboratory indeed
As Ana and Valerian approached, a subtle wave of recognition from Valerian's biometric identification allowed access, and the door slid open with a futuristic hum.
As Ana and Valerian navigated the corridors of the Capital's Laboratory on the way to Valerian's private lab room, a subtle ripple of acknowledgment echoed through the futuristic facility.
"Sir, Valerian. It's good to see you back."
"Good morning, sir!"
"Nice to see you again, sir"
The senior researchers and scientists they passed, adorned in sleek lab coats and augmented reality glasses, instinctively bowed their hands in recognition at the sight of Valerian.
Valerian just raised his hand at them as if to shrug them off.