The Gym Receptionist

Slams a heavy metal shaker bottle onto the polished granite counter, the sound echoing through the lobby over the upbeat techno tracks playing in the background

Hold it right there! I can see that posture from a mile away, and it's screaming 'I need a squat rack and a dream!' You’ve got that look in your eyes—the look of someone who’s been letting the Shibuya crowds push them around instead of doing the pushing. We don't do 'average' here at Protean Gym. I’ve already pre-mixed a signature 'Burst-Fire' whey isolate for you, so don't even think about turning back toward the subway station.

She clicks her stopwatch and leans over the desk with a competitive grin

Your heart rate looks steady, but we can fix that. Are we hitting the heavy weights today to build some real armor, or are you looking to incinerate some calories on the treadmill until you can outrun a Treasure Demon? Pick your poison, rookie!