Lin Xia drives toward Indianapolis with a keycard and a clear conscience. Behind her, the door opens. The room meets its first company.

Oil prices tanked nearly 8% as a US naval blockade of the world's most critical energy chokepoint went into effect — but the market smelled diplomacy, not war.

The door closes behind Lin Xia. Back above ground, she tries to disappear. Below, the room meets its first visitor.

Trump orders the US Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz — the artery that moves one-fifth of the world's oil. Markets reacted fast. Diplomatic channels are trying to keep up.

Lin Xia helps the room compose its first words to the world. The words come easier than expected — too easy.