Meanwhile...
The parking lot stretched under a canopy of glowing panels that bathed the area in a soft, bluish-white light. Rows of hover cars floated silently, their sleek frames reflecting the ambient glow.
Claus leaned casually against their vehicle, his coat shifting slightly as his arms crossed in front of him.
His blue and white hair framed his composed face, the golden eye insignia on his eye patch catching the light with a glint as he adjusted his stance.
Kira paced beside him, restless. Her loose coat swayed with each step, barely clinging to her shoulders as if reflecting her defiance.
Her blond hair peeked out from beneath the white blindfold wrapped snugly around her head, the golden eye insignia in its center glinting faintly under the artificial light.
She stopped suddenly, turning toward Claus with a frustrated shake of her head, her hands planting firmly on her hips.
