The short walk over to Christian's lab in one of the office buildings was relatively quiet. Cadence hadn't realized that, by inviting both of them, she kind of did herself a disservice. She had intended to use Jamie for physical support and Aaron for emotional support, but now everything just seemed odd.
A man who appeared to be a little older than her with dark blond hair was hunched over a computer, his back to them when they came in. She assumed this must be Christian. He must have been working hard on something when they entered because he didn't even hear them at first. She wasn't sure if he suddenly realized they were there or if someone popped him an eye message, but he looked up abruptly, setting down the mouse he had been using, and coming over to meet Cadence.
"Hello, I'm Chris
