I'd never really noticed how much shiny surface there was all around until that moment, when I could watch Nathaniel's face and mine. Who will embrace me? Embrace made me feel faintly warm, as if I'd been given a really good hug by someone I cared about. His shoulders filled out the suit he was wearing nicely. I realized that the man had passed out, and got to my feet, trying to see if he was breathing.
I didn't chase him. Pressed it down. I fought to keep my face blank and not cranky, but I think I failed. Marconi looked bored.
Join the newsletter to receive news, updates, new products and freebies in your inbox.