Chapter 3The sound of a voice after so much silence is shocking, and it takes a moment for you to remember you’re supposed to respond.
“Oh! Hi! Sorry…”
A soft giggle washes away your embarrassment, like it was a joke between old friends.
“It’s alright. You’re far from the first to be surprised.”
The voice pauses a moment to let that sink in before she continues.
“My name is Ada. I’ll be guiding you through the process. If it helps, please feel free to use female pronouns for me.”
“Thank you!” The lingering nervousness is fading the more you listen to her voice. She seems so calm and in control that you instinctively want to trust her.
“So, what do I do next?”
Ada seems to smile at your eager response.
“Please turn to your left and walk through the door. We’ll take this corridor to
