They arrived in front of the headquarters, which is a two-storey building that stood at the center of the entire base, slightly elevated compared to the surrounding structures.
From the outside, it didn't look extravagant, but it felt solid. Clean lines, reinforced walls, large glass windows that reflected the light, and a wide entrance that gave it presence without trying too hard.
The Humvee came to a smooth stop right in front of it.
Elaina looked up.
"…This is the headquarters?" she asked.
Marcus nodded as he opened the door.
"Yeah."
He stepped down first, then turned slightly and offered her a hand.
Elaina took it without thinking, stepping out carefully. Once both of her feet touched the ground, she looked up again, this time taking in the full structure.
"It doesn't look like a guild," she said.
"It's not," Marcus replied. "Guilds are built around people coming in and out. This place is built for coordination."
