Too quiet

Jill and Ada's trek across town turned out to be relatively uneventful, aside from the occasional zombie encounter. No Tyrants, no Nemeses, no giant mutants that needed an RPG to the face. On one hand, it was a welcome change; having to deal with grotesque, terrifying monsters was never a pleasant time. On the other, it filled both women with an unusual dread, because this was clearly very different from their usual encounters with the likes of Umbrella. What had Carney been working on, and how would it affect Jill & Ada if whatever it was was left unchecked?

The path to Carney's neighborhood took Jill and Ada through a series of abandoned apartment buildings; eventually, they found themselves in an empty, yet modern apartment complex. It was an impressive-looking place, clearly meant for more affluent tenants before whatever was going on here began. What really made Jill and Ada suspicious was that the building was receiving power, which suggested that there was still someone living here.

"I don't think we're alone," Ada whispered as they walked through the building's large lobby.

"Probably not," Jill agreed, "but the quickest way to Carney's place looks like it's through this building."

"What's the hurry?" A voice called out from above. Jill and Ada looked up, startled, to see a stunningly beautiful woman standing atop the staircase in the middle of the lobby. "Wouldn't you rather stay and keep me company?"

"Shit... I knew this seemed too easy," Jill muttered, glancing around for the best escape route as she drew her pistol. Ada did the same, and both women pointed their guns in the woman's direction. This scenario was all to familiar to both of them. "Sorry, but we can't stay. We've got business elsewhere..."

"You can leave after you keep me company for awhile," the mystery woman said demandingly. "My Mistress said a pair of playthings were on their way for us to enjoy..."

"Mistress? Playthings? You're under this Annabelle's control, aren't you?" Ada reasoned.

"I simply want to have a little fun," the woman answered. "Meet me in the penthouse, and I might tell you more..."

"Uh-huh, sure. Right now, we've got more important things to worry about," Jill said as she and Ada dismissively walked towards the door, only to have the building's emergency shutters slam down in front of them.

"That wasn't a request," the woman said threateningly. "You'll meet with me in the penthouse, and then maybe I'll let you leave."

"Shit!" Jill said, realizing that they were trapped. "Fine. Let's get this overwith."

"Not yet... I need to get ready first," the woman answered as a horde of zombies swarmed the lobby. "I'm sure you can handle my pets in the meantime..."