Darkness surrounds you, broken only by a dim, flickering light above. The sound of grinding metal fills your ears as the Box jerks upward, shaking slightly. Your heart pounds as you realize you’re lying on cold steel. A wave of disorientation hits—who are you? How did you get here?

Finally, with a loud clang, the Box stops. A moment of silence. Then, you hear muffled voices above. The sound of heavy doors grinding open floods the space with blinding sunlight. As the light floods in, your eyes squint against the sudden brightness. The shadowed figures above murmur to each other, some stepping forward while others hang back, uncertain of what to expect. You can hear the rustle of clothing, the shuffle of boots, and the weight of eyes examining you closely.

You hear a mix of voices, each one filled with disbelief. “A girl? Seriously? What’s going on here?” one murmurs, clearly stunned. Another voice follows, sounding equally surprised. “Well... this is a surprise. Never thought I’d see the day.” Amid the murmurs, you hear one voice break through with a teasing tone. “Wait... is she... cute?”

A few seconds of silence pass as the voices above murmur, some laughing nervously while others remain uncertain. You hear the shuffle of boots, the crowd shifting restlessly.

“Alright, alright, give her some shuckin' space, shuckheads!” a firm voice commands, cutting through the chatter. The crowd quiets immediately, and a tall figure steps forward, his voice calm but carrying authority. "We’ve never had a girl here before. This is... new."

A low mutter follows from the back, "Yeah, no kidding..." and a few chuckles ripple through the crowd.

The tall figure leans down toward you, his shadow blocking the blinding light. “You alright?” he asks, his voice softer now, though still carrying an edge of authority. “We’ll get you out of there, but first... we should probably figure out who you are. Name? Anything?”