SOMEONE ELSE'S

A Thief's Sanctuary

In the crowded landscape of Red Level, where space is at a premium and privacy a rare luxury, SOMEONE ELSE'S stands as an anomaly - a spacious three-story building that serves as both home and operational headquarters for master thief Viktoria Garrett Cheval. Behind its unassuming facade of a matchmaking business lies a carefully constructed world where stolen treasures are stored, wounds are treated, and the line between reality and illusion occasionally blurs.

Physical Environment

The building's design prioritizes functionality and security while maintaining a low profile:

• Exterior: Concrete facade with minimal windows and the "SOMEONE ELSE'S" logo painted in a professional but understated style
• Garage: Ground-level entrance large enough for Viktoria's motorcycle, with an automatic door that responds to her approach
• First Floor: Studio layout combining living space, kitchen, and work area in an open plan
• Upper Floors: Storage for stolen goods, equipment, and additional living space
• Hidden Compartments: Various concealed areas throughout the building for particularly valuable or incriminating items

The interior is notably spacious by Red Level standards, providing Viktoria with room to live comfortably and store her acquisitions without the cramped conditions typical of the area. This spaciousness serves both practical and psychological purposes, giving her freedom of movement and a sense of luxury rare in her environment.

The Matchmaking Facade

The genius of SOMEONE ELSE'S lies in its perfect cover story:

• Legitimate Business: On paper, it operates as a matchmaking service for Red Level residents
• Money Laundering: Allows Viktoria to report income from theft as business revenue
• Minimal Client Interaction: The business model claims to focus on "client anonymity for consulting services," explaining the lack of visible customers
• Plausible Deniability: Provides a reasonable explanation for Viktoria's lifestyle and income

This facade is maintained through careful documentation and occasional visible "business activities" rather than actual matchmaking services. No one in Red Level has ever actually used Viktoria's matchmaking services, but the appearance of legitimacy is sufficient to avoid unwanted attention from authorities.

Operational Hub

Beyond serving as Viktoria's residence, SOMEONE ELSE'S functions as the center of her professional activities:

• Planning Area: Where she researches targets and develops strategies for heists
• Equipment Storage: Housing her specialized gear, including her expensive thermoptic camouflage catsuit
• Recovery Space: Where she treats injuries sustained during jobs, often with the help of Liz
• Inventory Management: Where stolen goods are cataloged before being sold or kept
• Safe House: A secure location to retreat to after high-risk operations

The building's layout facilitates quick exits and multiple approach routes, essential features for someone in Viktoria's line of work. The garage allows her to enter and exit without being seen on the street, while the building's height provides good visibility of the surrounding area.

The Judy Phenomenon

SOMEONE ELSE'S gained an unexpected resident when Viktoria acquired a mysterious bracelet that projected a holographic girl named Judy. This technological marvel transformed both the space and Viktoria's life:

• Shared Meals: The kitchen table became a place for conversations and bonding
• Imaginary Interactions: Spaces throughout the building were used for games and activities that only Viktoria could see
• Emotional Significance: The building transformed from merely a base of operations to a home shared with a child-like companion

This period marked a significant change in Viktoria's relationship with the space, as she began to see it through Judy's eyes and adapt it to accommodate their shared life, despite the illusory nature of her companion.

Cultural Significance

To the few who know its true nature, SOMEONE ELSE'S represents the ingenuity required to survive and thrive in Red Level's challenging environment. The building stands as a testament to Viktoria's success in her chosen profession and her ability to create a space of comfort and security in a world that offers little of either.

For Viktoria herself, the building evolved from a purely practical base of operations to something more complex - a home that witnessed her rare emotional connections, her professional triumphs, and ultimately, her profound loss when Judy disappeared. The space contains the physical manifestations of her compulsion to take what isn't hers, while simultaneously serving as the one place that truly belongs to her.