Remember the Deal

"Well hello there, Mr. Allen." Lane smiled so widely that his cheek muscles started to hurt. He stared at the tall blonde man, meeting the pair of grey eyes so alike to his own straight on.

His greeting, as expected, went on completely ignored. "What are you doing here?" Miles asked instead, approaching them quickly.

"Just visiting a friend, or is that no longer allowed?" Lane scoffed, lifting his brows. "Well, Ava here has known me since primary school, in case you forgot, so it's not like I can tell her anything she doesn't already know…"

Miles scrutinized Lane for a moment, his gaze cold and unmoving, as if those grey pupils had been completely frozen all the way to the core. "This is the Headquarters of the Mana Research and Technologies, not some hang-out spot. Find somewhere else to meet if you have to."