Enter Sanctum

Please, please.

Please don't let them take me back.

Just take me with you, please.

I can't.

Please.

I'm not like the others, please, please.

I'm not, I don't belong there.

I can't do anything.

I told you, you can't leave

I'll do whatever you want, just don't let them

take me, please.

'Til you've been healed.

Please, please.

The state appreciates your loyalty.

Stop right there.

Hello.

You must be Mr. Pressman.

He hasn't arrived yet.

I'm Kensington, the protection unit.

Just you?

That's right.

Not that there's much to worry about.

There's only critters in these trees.

Good to see the state's looking out for us though.

Always.

You're not a resident, are you?

No, I'm Walt, the caretaker.

I'll be looking after the place.

Just you?

Hmm.

Gentlemen, welcome to Sanctum. (Inhaling) (exhaling)

27 units all together,

each equipped with all the comforts and luxuries

anyone could desire.

The beach, the island, the open lawn,

and a beautiful common room

to bring everyone together

when all that space gets to be too much for them.

Yeah, and all the maintenance functions here

completely automated.

If something breaks,

fixing it is as simple as pressing a button.

It'll be the easiest job you've ever had, Walter.

Looking forward to it, sir.

How many residents?

Well, at the moment,

only four units are spoken for.

Makes our job a little bit easier, doesn't it?

I thought people are fleeing the center

like rats these days,

trying to outrun that toxic cloud they call air?

Yes, perhaps,

but not all of them are well resourced enough

to end up here.

Why don't you take a look around, Mr. Kensington,

satisfy your inner sleuth.

Wanna show Walter here to his quarters.

Come with me, Walter.

We'll get your working holiday off to a proper start.

Nice to meet you, Mr. Kensington.

Is that one of the original buildings?

Not just any building,

this is the old head doctor's quarters.

Perfect place of prominence

for a responsible citizen like you.

Cozy.

If these walls could talk.

My people tell me your family

once lived in the surrounding woods.

Yes, that's right.

Then I have no doubt you've heard some stories

about Sanctum's past,

colorful stories,

maybe even have a few to share yourself.

Yes.

I'd prefer it if you kept those stories to yourself.

But there's nothing to stop them

from finding out on Archive.

I mean, you didn't even change the name.

True, there's no stopping

the free flow of information in today's world.

And if one of our residents

were to be disturbed enough about Sanctum's past

to reconsider their investment,

that would be a sad loss for us.

However, if you were to encourage their discomfort

in any way,

I'm afraid you're the one

that'd be losing out, Walter.

I won't let it happen, sir.

We appreciate your loyalty.

Hmm, so far, so good.

Too early to crack up, old man.

Hello there. - Oh.

Hi there.

Please, please don't let them take me back.

I'm not like the others.

Oh, I'm Walt, the caretaker.

I'm Sidney, this is my husband, Brian.

I wasn't expecting anyone from the convoy until tomorrow.

We decided to leave early,

avoid the chaos a bit.

Hmm, I hear that.

- Walt. - What that?

Yes, sir.

Could you get a cart for our belongings?

Walt's the caretaker, hun,

not removalist.

No, no problem at all.

Welcome to Sanctum.

Today's air quality is 82% pure.

Today's water quality is 79% pure.

The state wishes you a pleasant day.

No fucking way.

Jane, control yourself.

Allow me.

Uh, please be careful.

Do you know what this place used to be, Mum?

What?

What's wrong with this place now?

It was a freaking insane asylum.

Aw, please, Jane.

It's really not a problem.

What?

You're saying that's true?

That what's true?

It was a state sanitarium, yes.

That's a nice way to put it.

Why didn't anyone tell us?

You didn't know?

There is a thing called Archive, Mum.

It is on the same grounds.

And all of the buildings

just happen to be in the same place.

And shares some of the same features, true.

Personally, I just think it makes

this place more interesting.

Trust me when I say, it's a really beautiful place.

I grew up just near here.

Freaky.

Did any of the crazies ever leak out?

No, nothing like that.

Come on, it's just a giant resort.

It was then,

and it's just a very expensive one now.

Just listen to my friend.

Walt, the caretaker.

Just listen to Walt, the caretaker.

He's a smart man.

They really have made it very nice.

You will enjoy living here.

Well, I appreciate your vote of confidence.

I certainly need it these days.

Come on, Jane.

You've so got stories.

Can just tell.

We'll talk.