Ace galloped at full speed into the tram right before the door closed, throwing on his labcoat and fastening his tie.
He was 30 minutes late. It seemed he wasn't the only one, though. A stallion stood in the tram. His mane was styled into a ponytail, a pair of glasses rested on his snout. His cutie mark was the ancient human letter Lambda. He had on a labcoat and tie, his name tag said: 'G. Freemane'.
The tram droned on about precautions and hiring. One thing caught his ear.
"A reminder to all Black Forest personnel: regular radiation and biohazard screenings are a requirement of continued employment in the Black Forest Research Facility. Missing a scheduled radiation checkup is grounds for immediate termination. If you feel you have been exposed to radioactive or other hazardous materials in the course of your duties, contact your Radiation Safety Officer immediately! Work safe, work smart. Your future depends on it."
Ace had almost forgotten about that. Unfortunately, he wanted to keep it like that.
After what seemed like hours, the tram finally came to a stop. The security guard trotted over, taking his sweet time. He had a cutie mark of a badge.
"Looks like you're running late, you two." He said leisurely.
He opened the tram door.
The intercom rang across the facility.
"Dr. Sparks, Dr. Freemane, come to the anomalous materials lab immediately."
Ace quickly cantered into the locker room.
He opened a capsule containing an HEMV suit, standing for Hazarous Environments Magical Vestment.
It listed it's readings and stats. Two specifically caught his attention.
"Defensive weapon selection system activated. Ammunition level monitoring activated."
Why the hay would anypony need an ammunition counter in a research facility?
He continued down to the lab, as he did, the doors slammed behind him and the other pony.