Office Space EL3A

### Description:

**Office Space EL3A**, or simply **EL3A**, is a combined warehouse and modular office space, secluded within the mind-bending tunnel labyrinth of Level 2. The walls and floors of this room consist mostly of dilapidated concrete, with rebar visible in some areas. Piping and ventilation ducts run exposed along the walls and ceiling, which occasionally secrete a viscous, black ooze - something seen frequently by wanderers of Level 2. The room is well-lit when compared to the rest of its host level, but suffers frequent faults in its ventilation system, sending temperatures as high as 35°C (95°F) for hours at a time. Despite this, **EL3A** is among the most hospitable known locations in Level 2, and is one of the first major outposts a wanderer may encounter within the Backrooms.

**Office Space EL3A** is home to around 30 members of the B.N.T.G. The room was originally discovered on accident by a supply team who were navigating The Hub with provisions from Level 4. The complex consists of a ground-level warehouse, as well as a mezzanine level containing modular office blocks and a break room. The total area of the room is comparable to a smaller-than-average warehouse in the Frontrooms. The outpost functions as a bulk storage and distribution site, and is always packed with objects collected from Level 2 and Level 3. It's inventory is diverse, often containing electronics, furniture, tools, and clothing. These items are stored at **EL3A** until eventually being distrubted to larger communities throughout the Backrooms, such as the Trader's Vault in Level 1.

Accessible via staircases, the mezzanine level of **Office Space EL3A** contains numerous modular office blocks. These offices are used as semi-private housing for the room's occupants and visitors. The mezzanine level also possesses a break room, which functions as the outpost's primary source of sustenance. It is furnished with tables, chairs, and vending machines, which dispense snacks and drinks without requiring payment. These machines restock automatically every 72 hours, although the specific timing varies slightly. Local tradition dictates that all inhabitants and guests sign their name on the wall of the break room.

### Entities:

**Office Space EL3A** is safe and secure, but does face occasional entity incursions from Level 2. The most frequent assailants are Smilers, which are believed to be attracted to the room's bright lighting. Hounds are also a common nuisance, but are easily intimidated and driven back when confronted by multiple human defenders. Skin-Stealers make occasional infiltration attempts, but the danger they present is minimal, as all residents and visitors are subject to regular screening. Photoshop was first discovered in **EL3A** during an inspection of electronics bound for Level 1, however there have been no further sightings within the room.

### Entrances and Exits:

**Office Space EL3A** is accessible within Level 2 via several access tunnels. Tunnels connecting to the room are often lit brighter than normal and feature occasional signage directing wanderers towards a location marked "EL3A". Following these routes will eventually lead to the outpost, and also function as exits when traveling away.