Expectations

The following day Zyra awoke to the chatter of her dorm mates.

She was expected to fall quickly into the routing here at Wyndham laboratories or expect to be replaced.

They led a really cushy life here with three square meals a day as long as they pull their weight with the heavy workload.

Today would be her first day working with the surly professor and she wasn't sure what to expect.

She jumped out of bed before the others to bathe and have breakfast.

They didn't seem to mind that she rushed out of the dorm early.

Since they spoke in lowered and hushed voices like they didn't want her to eavesdrop on their gossip.

She wasn't in any rush to go sticking her nose where it doesn't belong yet.

There would be plenty of time for that. 

Right now it was all about getting familiar with her surroundings so she could have a good escape route if it became necessary.