7
I take a look around and
briefly recall all the moments I had with Grant in the simulation
room—my first training session, my first simulation, the first time
I beat him. I know that it has only been a couple of months, but it
all seems so distant. As guilty as it feels, I want to go back to
when it was just me in the compound, before I even knew about Ev.
Things were simpler and I had no responsibilities.
My thoughts turn to Ev. She
too must wish she could go back from time to time, especially now
that the other Genesys are around.
I convince my legs that
they need to walk me to the elevator and they oblige. On the ride
up I try to snap out of my funk and ready myself to finally meet
everyone.
As I weave my way through
the hallways I hear the sound of laughter rise from
