It seemed everything Annie would say would excite Mabel. She lit up again, this time sounding even more worked up than before.

"That's perfect! It doesn't happen all the time, but we get monsters enough that we could totally use more people to fight them. We've had dinosaurs, giant robots, and all sorts of creepy stuff. You'd fit right in!"

With another pleasant ding, the elevator car announced its arrival to the seventh floor and parted the doors. It wasn't the image of the grand lobby with its tile floor, high ceilings and its bright lights, but a more moderately lit hallway with lush carpet and fancy paintings adorning the walls.

Mabel stepped out and motioned Annie to follow her. "It's just at the end of the hall."