Lucas walked forward slowly and observed everything around him with careful attention. He looked at the cleared tables, the open cabinets, and the empty spaces where equipment had once been placed.
"This place was active," he said in a low and steady voice.
Elena nodded as her eyes moved across the room, taking in every detail.
"Yes, it was," she replied.
They continued walking deeper inside the building. With every room they entered, the same pattern became clearer. There were signs of recent activity everywhere, but everything important had been removed. It was evident that the place had been evacuated suddenly and in a hurry, yet with enough care to leave nothing useful behind.
Elena's steps began to slow down as the reality started settling in her mind. Her chest felt tight as she looked around.
"This was the place," she said, her voice firm but heavy.
Lucas stopped and looked around once more, confirming her words silently before replying, "Yes, it was."
