Fifteen minutes. Lucas had to be ready in just fifteen minutes. With no time to lose, he put the blanket aside and went to the closet, where his uniform hung on a solitary hanger.
Inside the closet, part of the men's uniform hung on a hanger: the jacket was a dark blue with subtle details such as the institute's coat of arms on the chest. An impeccable white shirt was folded perfectly, accompanied by a tie in the same shade of blue as the jacket that complemented the outfit. Straight-cut black pants and black shoes.
"Right, let's go." He quickly put on his shirt and then his jacket, which weighed slightly. Then he hurried to put on his pants and adjust his tie, a task that required more concentration than usual, given his haste. The tie slipped a few times, but with a last effort, he tied it in a proper knot. The last touch was the shoe, which he hurriedly put on, feeling time pass relentlessly.
