"I am Lyeria, an information broker of this branch. It is our honour to assist you. Please, follow me to a private chamber where we can discuss your needs in comfort and privacy."
Apollo gave a slight nod, his expression unreadable. Together with Serena, he followed Lyeria through a corridor that seemed to stretch infinitely before collapsing into a compact space. The transition was dizzying, but neither Apollo nor Serena showed any signs of discomfort.
The chamber was vast yet intimate, the walls shimmering with a soft, silver light that felt calming. At the centre was a circular table with chairs that seemed to adjust themselves automatically to the dimensions of the one sitting.
She gestured for them to sit and took her place across from them. She placed a small device on the table, which projected a holographic interface in midair. Symbols and charts danced across the screen.