“I always tried to figure out the mysteries before the Shadow did,” Andrew said, beginning to stir the contents he’d chosen for his meal and getting the containers into the microwave. “I loved all the fantastical elements, his powers that were mostly really subtle, so he also had to be a good detective. I was more inspired to join the force because of him than Steve or Dad.”
“Must have been hard giving it up,” Isaac said.
Andrew gave him a measuring look, like he expected him to be teasing, but Isaac kept his expression neutral to prove he wasn’t.
“I really didn’t choose security to spite you.”
Andrew laughed again. “I know. Maybe sometimes the real reason I get so pissed at you is because you’re so good at something that I wanted for myself. Security can have its own mystery to it, li
