Bright white light illuminated the hallway beyond and reflected off the shining metal walls and floor. I breathed in deep, marveling over the sweet scent and the way it filled my lungs. Baltimore had its fair share of smog, although it was considered one of the cleaner cities in the United States. Rob inhaled and sighed. “Impressive,” he murmured. I could spend hours standing in the doorway enjoying the pure air, but instead of falling prey to the sweet scent, I stepped into the hallway, reaching back to grab Rob’s hand. “This way.” It took several tugs to force him into motion, and I guided him down the branching corridors. I had spent days exploring, hunting for what Kenneth had sent me to find. The first place I’d take Rob would be the kitchen. Exploring the vault on an empty stomach wouldn’t do any of us any good, and despite having eaten dinner, I was hungry. My memory of the layout proved accurate, and Rob whistled when I led him into kitchen. The place was a utilitarian paradise, filled with every cooking gadget ever invented.
