~Elara~
"Marcus tells me you have a background in medical studies as well as design," Damon began, pouring tea into delicate cups without asking if I wanted any. "An unusual combination."
"I believe diverse knowledge bases create more innovative design solutions," I replied, the rehearsed answer flowing smoothly.
"Indeed." Damon handed me a cup, our fingers brushing momentarily. "Your portfolio shows remarkable intuition for user experience. How interfaces should... feel."
Something in his emphasis made the hair on my arms rise. This wasn't small talk. This was a coded conversation, each word weighted with double meaning.
"I believe good design should be invisible," I said carefully. "Technology that responds so naturally to human needs that the user forgets they're interacting with c
