May 5th, 2024 — 8:30 AM
Sentinel HQ, BGC — Comms & Outreach Division
Angel stood in front of a backlit corkboard filled with colorful thumbtacks and string-drawn media timelines. She had a marker in one hand and her tablet in the other, guiding two PR officers through a revised launch sequence for the public unveiling of the new Pulse Line stations.
Matthew, standing in the doorway, watched her speak. She wasn't trying to be commanding. She didn't need to be. The room naturally followed her—her cadence, her confidence, her clarity.
He used to think there was nothing more satisfying than watching a system click into place.
Now he knew better.
Because nothing compared to watching her in her element.
Angel turned slightly and caught him staring. Again.
She narrowed her eyes and mouthed, Focus.
He grinned. Always.
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10:00 AM — Aurora Central Hub, Lower Logistics Corridor