"So, where are you headed?"
Atlas's question rang softly in Dean's ears as the latter thought about it.
"I don't know," said Dean, catching sight of a staff member just standing outside the door, where a sign read, [Authorized Personnel Only].
"But she might know," he added, jerking his chin toward the staff member.
Slowly, Atlas moved his eyes to the staff as they approached her.
Stopping in front of her, the staff member looked up at them once and offered them a smile. She then reached for the door, opening it and stepping inside. But instead of continuing, she held the door for both men.
Atlas and Dean glanced at each other. At this point, neither of them knew how to feel. After all, stepping in could lead them to answers—or something worse. Even so, nothing was said as they walked in.
Once they were inside, the female staff closed the door behind them.