I stepped outside and took a deep breath.
The mask rubbed against my face, but I didn't bother adjusting it immediately. For a moment, I simply stood there, looking at the space in front of me.
"Stuck, I no longer am."
Air.
Oh, air.
It was the same old air, but it just felt different.
"It's... like it's kissing me."
I kissed it back.
"I don't know how you did it, but I'll be keeping a close watch on you."
My shoulders lowered a little.
Turning around, I found Investigator Hale standing a short distance behind me. He held several papers in his hand, which he extended towards me as I approached.
I took them with my good hand.
"We'll be sending a doctor for a weekly checkup. The Guild will also be required to keep us informed of your condition."
"Right."
"And if anything changes, no matter how small, you're to report it immediately."
I looked down at the papers.
There were quite a few conditions listed.
