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About three hours from now.
That wasn’t so bad. I could come back in three hours. Or I could reserve my energy by not double crossing the bridge plane and wait in Lily’s consciousness until she was ready.
How about we get to know each other while you work then?
That’s an excellent compromise.
She settles at her work desk, glancing over the numbers on the glowing screen before her.
You know what all that means?
I do.
And what do you do with it?
Lily sighs.It’s pretty dry, boring stuff, honestly.
Do you not wish to share with me?
Oh! No, it’s not that at all. It’s just truly boring. Basically, I use math and statistics to evaluate the likelihood an individual is to make a claim against their insurance policy.
I see. Well, I’ll leave you to it.
I remove myself as much from her mind as much as possible without truly leaving. That way I won’t be a distraction, but she’ll hear my voice if she wishes.
This is all pretty automated for me now, though. We can still talk, if you want,Lily offers.
I would like that.
Good. So, you’re the second-in-command?
I am.
And you’re the one who made Brad piss himself on my behalf.
I cannot help the dark delight that spreads through me at the joy I hear in her words.I am. And I’d do it again without hesitation.
What did you say to him?she asks, and I can almost imagine her leaning forward with anticipation of my reply.
I said very little. It’s what I showed him.
What did you show him?
I chuckle darkly.I showed him me.
Well, that can’t be so bad. You’re likely incredibly handsome.
That stops my every thought dead.
Sorry. That was weird. I don’t know why I said that.Lily is quick to amend.
Don’t be sorry. And don’t take back your kind words.
I pour myself into her mind further, just enough to catch the barest glimpse of her reflection in the glowing screen before her.
She’s chewing on her thumbnail, eyes wide with embarrassment.
It’s just, I have this ridiculous placeholder image of all of you in my head.
