Chance snorted. “Actually, there was an even more important shipment that did get priority service. The energy drinks and sodas arrived in the nick of time to prevent a total creativity crash.” She looked away. “Dash would be so happy that the Coke made the first shipment.”
After a moment, Lenora rasped out, “Let’s get back to business.”
Everyone became attentive as Lenora popped a video on the wallscreen. “Now, even with the high-resolution cameras we use, microexpression analysis is weaker with a recording than when it’s done in person, which is one reason I insisted on coming in person. But of all the recordings of all the scientists, this is the one that disturbs me the most.”
Hilaal’s face, suffused with a warm smile, filled the screen.
Chance smiled at the screen. “He’s rather ha
