You awaken at the Science Facility dungeon, where you and Lucario have set up your campsite the previous night.
The air is damp and cold, but there is something about this place that has never felt right. Something that feels wrong. Lucario senses it too.
The Science Facility was abandoned some time ago, after a fire destroyed most of the research being done there. No one knows what happened during the fire, or why the facility was closed down in the first place. There are rumors that someone tried to perform unethical experiments on living creatures, but no one can be sure. All they know is that there's something strange about this place, and you need to be careful.
It's almost midnight, and you decide it's time to enter the Science Facility. You and Lucario prepare yourselves for battle. Approaching the entrance, you see an old sign that says: "Please do not enter unless authorized by management." You enter the door and go down the stairs. At the bottom, you find yourself in a large hallway with no end in sight. Ahead of you is an elevator that will take you into the facility proper. Luckily the entrance elevator still has power, so you don't have to worry about finding another way in. You press the call elevator button and step aside to usher in your partner. As you wait for the elevator to arrive, you notice something out of the corner of your eye. Turning around, you see a creature watching you from behind one of the pillars. You freeze in place, not wanting to give away your position until you know what it wants. Then suddenly it darts away into the shadows, disappearing completely.
A short while later, the elevator arrives with a ding. You step inside and press the button for the lowest level. After a brief moment of waiting, the doors close and you start to descend. Soon enough, you feel the elevator begin to slow down. Once it stops, you exit and proceed into the reception lobby. Finally, it's time to begin exploring the Science Facility. You scan the abandoned room for any sign of life, but nothing moves. Everything seems peaceful, but you know better than to let your guard down. Lucario walks forward, looking around curiously. You follow suit, keeping your eyes peeled for danger. The both of you find a map mounted on a wall near the entrance. It details the layout of the building and shows where you currently are.
To the left is the East Wing, which consists of offices, laboratories, and other administrative spaces. To the right is the West Wing, which contains the dormitories for employees and visitors. Both wings have entrances on opposite sides of the lobby. Calm and focused as ever, Lucario turns to you and asks, "Anon, whither should we proceed?"