The deal

Noah pushed open the door to his dorm room, his mind still replaying the bizarre encounter with Lila. The room was bathed in an eerie green glow, coming not from the standard-issue lighting but from Kelvin's fingertips as they danced across multiple holographic screens hovering in midair.

"Honey, I'm home," Noah announced flatly, dropping his training bag on the floor.

Kelvin didn't look up. His eyes glowed the same neon green as his fingertips, lines of code reflecting in his pupils as he manipulated data streams with gestures that looked part orchestra conductor, part street magician.

"Hey, sooo did you get anything fresh that could help us?" He asked still not looking away.

"No, but I ran into her though. Lila, I mean" Noah said the last part in a low voice because he knew what was coming next.

"Oh, I know what you mean. How was your date with Crazy Eyes McSmileypants?" Kelvin asked, still focused on his screens.