The Enlightened Ones - Pro-Darkness HQ
Veidt Tower stands like a beacon of hope over the gaunt landscape. The sun hasn't kissed the face of New York City for some time since the Darkness has clouded it. The grey sky looks sadly upon the doomed Earth below and sheds heavy tears. Smoke trails from unseen fires in the distance only add to the daunting sense many gather as they look out their windows. Condensation builds on the inside of these windows due to heaters countering the cold of the outside.
Behind one of the highest windows of Veidt Tower stands the confident Ozymandias in full costume. His hands held tightly behind his back while his eyes peer out over the dreary cityscape. He was plotting against the Darkness: conceiving plan after plan in halting the coming threat. Surely soon enough would those sharing similar ideas be welcomed into his conference room. Adrian understood the popularity for the Enlightened Ones was greatly lacking, but proving to this world of the possibilities that Darkness could bring would then put the faction at Earth's helm.
The large round metal table, centered perfectly, awaits the group. Adrian has already setup a holographic projector in the center of the table to allow for easier understanding for the more simple minded of his comrades. His trusted secretary stands by, welcoming requests for beverages from the guests. To add to the warm atmosphere of the room, Mozart's Requiem Aeternam plays gently in the background. All was almost set as now the pieces to the puzzle just needed to be placed comfortably in the idle chairs...