I finished browsing through the files marked “Geology” and felt familiar eyes on the back of my neck. “Good morning Gard,” I muttered without turning around. “Good morning, Nathan. May I ask what you are doing?” Good morning, Nathan. May I ask what you are doing“Just brushing up on intergalactic geology,” I replied. The doorbell interrupted us. I yelled my customary “come in” when Gard gazed at me through a series of whirls and clicks. “What?” I asked. “If I could give you a word of advice, Nathan,” he said mechanically. “It would be wise to check the digital viewport to see who is outside your door before inviting them in.” If I could give you a word of advice, NathanIt would be wise to check the digital viewport to see who is outside your door before inviting them in“What the heck

