It had been several years since Mako Reizei left Ooarai.
And yet, she found herself halfway across the world in the deserts of California.
Until recently, Mako spent most of her years searching for employment as most employers didn't appreciate her talent, until she resorted to work abroad.
Either way, Mako was working at Black Forest Research Facility, and she was late for work.
Black Forest, Mako thought. That was English for Kuromorimine, an old rival school back in Japan.
Mako hurried on the facility tram to the laboratories.
"Welcome to Black Forest Research Facility, please keep your arms and legs inside the carriage".
Mako looked at the magnificent sights of the facility, to her left, was the vehicle testing range, where scientists tested armoured cars on the field, determining if they fired the criteria, it reminded her of her panzer 4. On her right, she saw the shooting range, guards practiced with their firearms.
Mako finally reached her destination and hurried past reception.
"You're late Mako," said Sodoko from the desk. Somehow, she also was employed at Black Forest.
Mako only gave her a sheepish grin and headed to the lockers. She grabbed battery and her flashlight before heading to obtain a special piece of equipment.
"Ah, Mako, you've finally arrived, you are booked for one of our prototype armors for today's experiment." called Erwin, "Please, put on this Hazardous environment suit."
The suit was large and heavy, due to the heavy steel used for protection. Yet, flexible enough to say, crawl through a vent. It was also electrically powered allowing it to withstand extreme pressure along with hermetic sealing, temperature insulated, and….
