Imprisonment

[Warden]

Anya's office remained dim, lit only by the singular lamp which remained by her desk. Though the light bulb had been changed, the lamp still gave off a low luminosity, and the mood it reflected remained ominous. Anya sat at the desk, as usual, her pale green uniform submitting a contrast to the blue dark room around her.

"Anya," Johann inquired, opening the door, "You have another missive from Defense Minister Gross."

"Lay it on the table, please. I'll look at it after I finish this report back to Minister Kohler about the conditions of the lower decks."

"Alright, ma'am," Johann responded, doing as Anya said and leaving the room solemnly.

Staring blankly at the door, Anya's heart filled with dread. The very notion that Johann's torment would be repeated by another forced Anya to begin shaking. She cut open the envelope, breathing deeply, and looked at what it said with mild surprise.

Anya Amsel:

There has been great success in the researching of human enhancements by organic supplementation. Due to the high stress and difficulty of your position, you have been chosen for enhancement by the Ministry of Defense. Despite any fears or admonitions you may have, a response to this message will either result in relief from your position, or a shuttle to Mainz Storage Facility, Frankfurt, at the earliest possible time.

Best Wishes
- Defense Minister Guido Gross

Anya sat in the dark for several minutes, contemplating the missive. What exactly was meant by the ambiguous wording of the enhancement was clear to Anya, however, whether or not retirement was entirely worth what Johann endured was a question she did not enjoy pondering.