Alice was nearly to the looming building that held her office when her pocket vibrated violently. The woman cursed and juggled the cups into a position that would allow her access to her cellphone. Once retrieved, she took one look at the caller ID before cursing softly. She flipped it open and pressed it to her ear.<br/><br/>"Hey, Tom! I'm really busy with some paperwork right now." she said cheerfully as she pushed through the entrance doors. "I got some coffee for you to-"<br/><br/>"Alice, I need you back at the office ASAP, I've made a discovery and...its not good."<br/><br/>Alice stopped in her tracks and a deep frown crossed her face. She knew that tone in Tom's voice, and it meant-as he said-things were definitly NOT good. There was a moment's pause before she continued.<br/><br/>"On my way." she said sternly before flipping the phone down and rushing across the threshold of the information desk. Her heels clopped with each furious step as she rushed to a nearby elevator and catching it right as it closed. The trip up to the floor was tedious and long. Alice felt like she was about to explode with anticipation.<br/><br/>Finally, the doors chimed open and Alice bolted out. She passed many offices and cubicles before coming to Tom's. She knocked on the door before peeking her head in.<br/><br/>"Hey..." she greeted. It help some cheer to it, she was always happy to see her friend, though there was an grave undertone for the situation. She walked over to his desk, making sure the door was shut first, and handed him the cup of coffee.<br/><br/>"So what's up?" she asked, worry in her bright, hazel eyes. She tucked a strand of straight, dark brown hair behind her ears.