It's been a bit since you last ran into Christoff. Everything seemed quite as no talked, just the sound of the car driving. Sanford just stared at the road and Deimos didn't say anything. Christoff just seemed to look at the Engineer mask you had.

"Where did you require this mask?" he asked and broke the silence. "Doc gave it to me..." you said. Christoff just looked at it again and gave a little nod. "Most pelicular seeing a Engineer mask used for good." he said.

You didn't know what to say and just gave a little "Ok". Sitting there for a couple seconds something crossed your mind. "Hey Christoff, do you know of Tricky the Clown?" you asked. Christoff looked at you and readjusted his sunglasses. "You know of Dr. Hoffnar?" he asked. "If you're referring to the hitman zombie clown than yes." you said.

"Yes I do know him, we used work together." he said. Everyone in the car all looked at Christoff including you. "W-wait. You worked with that freak of nature?!" Deimos said to Christoff. "That bozo almost killed us once with a train." Sanford said.

Christoff just stayed quiet and adjusted his coat. "Me and Dr. Hoffnar worked with each other on Project Nexus. He was a higher ranking scientist than me, despite his clumsiness. Dr. Hoffnar was a the smartest scientist at Project Nexus." Christoff said.

"He was a good man. He helped me take down that bastard Phobos, not directly in battle but via asscess to restricted areas." Christoff added on. "W-wait. Hoffnar helped you?" you asked. "Yes, he was very reluctant but was very useful nonetheless." he said. You sat there sinking in all the information. "Never would think that the clown was a scientist. Than again he wore that lab coat." you thought.

As you sat there you looked over the horizon. You saw Nevada Central in the distance. The tall buildings and neon signs like always pierced the sky. "Nevada Central, one of the only few functional cities in Nevada. Compared to what was Nexus City this city is much better." Christoff said.

You sat there still looking at the window and listened to what he said. "Christoff what was Nexus City like? All I know was that it was built over Las Vegas. From what I hear to is that it was not very good." you said.

"Yeah same here. I'm not even sure what Nexus City was like." Deimos said. "Nexus City was totalitarian and authoritarian. Propaganda for Phobos and he was called the 'God Emperor'. The NEXUS Core was under his control, anyone who protested and disagreed was terminated. The schools taught the children about Phobos and him only. It was a dysfunctional nightmare. " Christoff said. "Ok wow, that's alot to taken in there. So basically a dystopia future?" you said. Christoff gave a little nod to what you said.

You finally entered the city limits and saw the Headquarters. After a few minutes you made it to the Headquarters. Sanford parked the car on the road and got out. Deimos exited the car aswell, so were you but Christoff opened it for you. "Thanks." you said. You exited the vehicle and looked around. Christoff exited the vehicle and inspected the building. "This must where Docs Headquarters are." he said. Sanford walked over to one of the guards and handed him the keys. "Go park the car." Sanford said. The gaurd gave a salute and ran towards the car. Sanford gestured for you to follow them. Deimos and Sanford entered the building.

You followed them in and so did Christoff. "Aye welcome back kid." Bossman said. "H-hi there." you said. Christoff stepped in and looked around. "Hey Christoff is that you?" Bossman said. Christoff looked at him and squinted his eyes. "Bossman? I haven't seen you since 15 years ago." Christoff said. "I left Nexus City due to Rich running the damn power plant and taking my job. Now I'm working here the front desk. Can't complain about this." Bossman.

Christoff gave a little nod to what he said. "Bossman, would you perhaps know the where abouts of Doc." Christoff said. "He's currently out right now. So he ain't here." Bossman said. "Hmm... I will than have to wait. Than let us catch up old friend." Christoff said. Bossman just gave a nod and pulled over a chair for Christoff. "I'll just let those two be..." you said quietly. You than turned back around and saw Sanford in front of you. "Hey bud, I'm going to hit the gym wanna join?" Sanford said. You looked at him for a bit. "Sure?" you said. "Know that's what I'm talking about! Come on let's go pump some metal." Sanford said. You than followed Sanford into the gym.

Upon making into the gym Sanford cracked his knuckles. "Where's Deimos?" you asked. "He's currently eating food. That bozo could eat for days (Y/N)." Sanford said. You just laughed a little to what he said. Sanford picked up a weight and handed it you. "Alright let's start doing it!" Sanford yelled. He than headed towards the bench press. He than started to add weights, no heavy ones. You looked at him confused as he put multiple heavy ones on the pole. "Isn't that going to be super heavy?" you asked. "I can lift up a car without a jack, this is going to be nothing!" Sanford said. "Wait what?!" you said. "Yeah I can do that. I should show you sometime." Sanford said as he got ready. "Should I spot you?" you asked.

"Actually that's a good idea. Come over here bud." Sanford said. You put down the dumbell and made your way towards Sanford. Upon making it to him you stood over him. "Alright on the count of three." he said. "One, two, three!" Sanford said. Sanford lifted the weights and grunted as he did so. Sanford than started to press it up and down. With out straining at all he continued to pump. After what felt like awhile he stopped. "79 times for 390 lbs. That's a new record." Sanford said.

You looked at him impressed. "W-what how?" you asked. Sanford just stood up and chuckled. "Alot of lifting and killing can do that to you." he said. "Alright you wanna turn?" he asked. "Sure..." you said.

Sanford gave a nod and removed the weights. He put on two 25 lbs weights. "Excuse me I can lift more than that!" you said. "Let's just do this to be safe." Sanford said. You just gave a little nod and switched places with him. "Alright ready when you are." Sanford said. You gave a little nod and than lifted the bar. You grunted as you lifted it. You than started to press it. "Way to go (Y/N)!" Sanford said.

You pressed it up and down multiple times. After about 25 times your hands felt wobbly. Sanford than helped you lift it back where it would normally go. "Good job there bud!" Sanford said. You just gave a tired "Thanks." Sanford than looked at the clock. "It's getting late. Looks around 11." Sanford said. "Jeez! We've been doing this for a while." you said. Sanford gave a laugh and a pat on the back. "Time flies." he said. Sanford than put you onto his shoulders and carried you.

Upon making it the loft Sanford ascended the stairs. Passing the window and going up the second flight you made it to the bedroom. Sanford than dropped you into the bed and put the covers over you. "Alright bud get some sleep." he said. "Alright will do 'sir'." you said giving a mock salute smiling. Sanford laughed and shook his head. "Aight good night." he said. You gave him a nod and Sanford shut off the light. You closed your eyes and shifted a bit. "Wonder what Christoff has to tell Doc?" you wondered before drifting off. -------------- On the car ride back (Y/N) learns about Christoffs past more. Upon making it to the headquarters it seems like gym class is in session.

Sorry if this one took a bit longer to write.