Xavier chose a seat that gave him a clear view of both exits and most of his classmates. Calypso deliberately sat in a different section, surrounded by her growing circle of female friends. She glanced at him once, her expression unreadable, before turning back to whatever Ashley was saying.
The doors closed, and the train began to move with barely a whisper. Only the blur of tunnel walls visible through the windows indicated their speed.
"So where exactly are we going?" Alexander asked.
"The Gate Simulation Complex," Phantom replied, standing casually despite the train's acceleration. "Located on the far side of Island Three."
Nolan adjusted his glasses, his usual nervousness momentarily forgotten in his excitement. "The GSC is operational? I thought that was still in development."
"Officially, it is," Phantom agreed. "Unofficially, it's been running for almost six months."
Xavier leaned forward. "What exactly is a Gate Simulation Complex?"
