Casualties of War

Aurelie felt happy at the end of the day. They were done shooting and Nate had graciously treated everyone to a meal. Julia had been unnervingly sweet and Auri wondered what was tickling her funny. She had been glad when it was time to go home because she was exhausted.

Sharon stopped in front of the French Red building and Auri got out and made her way into the building. She got in through the door and waved hello to the security guard who was stationed just inside the door. He smiled and waved back at her. She didn't know him. But she had seen him around.

She noticed how the building was much quieter. A few people were making their way out as they had been working late. She made her way past the reception desk and to the elevators. She stepped forward and pressed the elevator call button and stood back.