This was a collaboration with
@Neb a while back, on a story that has now been scrapped. It was great while it lasted.
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The Director pulled against the mask lightly, and it surrendered without protest.
Beneath was a face full of worries and oddly placed scars, but otherwise no real reason for her to hide her features. Chase looked back at the mask. Its mouth section was sawed off, indicating she had planned to keep this cover on for as long as needed. Amused, he put it on top of the medical kit.