The area outside Kiber's room looked to be a dining and entertainment area. It was just as richly appointed, with a massive wooden dining table and soft leather armchairs. To his surprise it looked like the floor was also made of real wood panels. Off to one side there stood two luxury NeuroVid pods, decked in velvet and with what looked like the latest gold plated neural links. A generously stocked bar, no doubt full of the highest quality spirits and stimulants stood close to what he assumed was the exit. The entire right wall was glass, clear at this point to allow an expansive view of the neon drenched city.

Sitting in one of the massive leather armchairs was a plain enough looking man in the region of 40 years of age. He had average olive colored skin and slate grey eyes, with close cropped black hair. He wore a pair of black pants, a real leather belt and a short sleeved black silk shirt. The only standout feature of this man being his two bionic arms. Kiber only had a vague knowledge of bionics, however he knew enough to say with certainty that these were not luxury models. They seemed like the robust kind bought by factory workers and miners to help increase their work rate. Although well taken care of, he could see the odd dent and scuff, accumulated over years of good use.

"The VaiCorp Strongman 1400 AGC edition" the man said in a soft voice, responding to Kiber's gaze. "The first and only gift from a poor father to a poor son on his eighteenth birthday. They have served me well these past thirty one years and are an excellent reminder of where I come from. Please have a seat Kiber" he said, gesturing to the armchair opposite him. Despite the plainness of the man before him, Kiber could not help but feel uneasy. "It seems I am at a disadvantage, may I have the pleasure of knowing your name?" Kiber said as he sunk into the armchair. "Well it would make your job quite difficult if you did not know your employers name now wouldn't it?" the man said with an unnerving chuckle. "Cedron Kradres, but please, call me Cedron. I hope you don't mind if I call you Kiber, I suspect before long we will be as thick as thieves."