Examination Day [v0.1.3.1] -

"We have the results of your son's intelligence examination. He has achieved an IQ score of 165."

A brief, suffocating moment of hope flickered in Amy’s eyes before the official continued. Examination Day [v0.1.3.1]

After the exam, the silence in the Jordan home was deafening. They sat in the living room, the television off, waiting for the official notification. In this world, the Government didn't make you wait weeks for results. Efficiency was their hallmark. "We have the results of your son's intelligence examination

At exactly 4:00 PM, the wall-unit buzzed. A government official’s face appeared—stern, professional, and entirely detached. "Mr. and Mrs. Jordan?" They sat in the living room, the television

"As per the Government Regulation Act of 2104, intelligence levels exceeding the 140-point threshold are classified as a threat to national stability and social cohesion. We regret to inform you that your son’s classification requires immediate... termination." The screen went black. The Aftermath

The atmosphere in the Jordan household was thick with a forced, brittle normalcy. His mother, Amy, fussed over the breakfast table, her hands trembling slightly as she adjusted the silverware. His father sat behind the newspaper, his eyes fixed on the same headline for twenty minutes.

"It's just a test, Dickie," his father said, his voice a flat monotone that fooled no one. "Just answer the questions naturally. Don't overthink."