Paris - General Directorate of External Security, That night 2020 France
I crossed to the hallway leading to the elevator, without thinking what I was doing. Unfortunately, a guard came out of a room on the left before me. I leaned on the wall in a dark corner; waiting until the danger was over, trying to regain control of myself while he moved on.
Whether or not she was there was of utmost importance. Anyone could to get in my way, but could not stop me. I looked again to the left. There was no one else in sight. I had no reason to feel—
How did I feel, anyway? Turned-up?