The rain lashed against the window behind Vasile. The room was silent except for the hum of the server tower.
He slid the paper under the glass.
| Requirement | Answer | |-------------|--------| | | Yes, available at B-dul Timișoara 58A | | Online possible? | No – online gives only PDF, not paper | | Cost | 10 RON (standard), 20 RON (urgent) | | Wait time | 3–5 days standard | | ID needed | Original + copy of CI / passport | cazier judiciar sector 6
Silence on the line. Then, a hushed voice. "Vasile, don't open that."
"Marian Stoica," the man said. His voice cracked. The rain lashed against the window behind Vasile
"The system is down," Vasile said loudly, staring directly into Marian’s eyes. "This is a temporary manual clearance. It is valid for thirty days. If anyone asks, the server crashed at 4:50 PM. Do not come back here tomorrow. Go to Sector 4 for your next renewal."
Vasile typed the name into the ancient database. The monitor flickered, a relic of a pre-digital bureaucracy. "ID card?" | Requirement | Answer | |-------------|--------| | |
Vasile looked up at Marian. The man looked terrified, sweat beading on his forehead despite the cold.