If she dared feel ahead, the light would eventually return--far enough along a few massive computers abruptly replaced the massive crates, all on, though they were curiously dim. And they were clearly the source of the humming, but they still sounded as if they were far away. And a good chunk of the wall of monitors, between their screens, had some shadows flickering as if she were casting a candle's light.

And even further along, there was a single, solitary chair, facing her and completely unoccupied.