The sky over the Zenith Dome was dull gray, like the calm before something that wasn't gonna stay calm for long.
Storm glass walls curved high into the air, layered with flickering holograms and names floating like legends carved into mist. Crowds filled the outer walkways, buzzing with chatter, cameras, and energy that tasted electric. Everything about it screamed event.
Lucian stood near the landing zone, coat brushing lightly against his legs in the breeze. Beside him, Evelyn stretched her arms behind her head, already scanning the scene like a predator trying to blend in. Reia was quiet as always, dark eyes flicking from corner to corner like she was memorizing exit points. Silas looked like he hadn't slept. Vyn… didn't even blink. Just kept walking like none of it mattered.
The shuttle door behind them closed with a hiss.
Class Zero had arrived.
And the crowd didn't care.
