VI
An Evening with Penelope OneDarkness was descending on New Detroit as Campbell rode the main elevator up to the residential floors of the Yamamoto Tech Building. He felt downtrodden, tired, and confused as his stomach was tossed by the rapidly ascending elevator. He'd known this case would be important and difficult, but now it seemed impossible on so many levels, his conclusions as insane as the horrid things he's seen.
His mood brightened momentarily as he peered at Penelope when she allowed him to enter Yamamoto's spacious apartment. Yet his confidence was crushed as he glanced down into Penelope's stern and scowling expression. She remained silent with no greeting.
Damn, I'm still on her s**t list, he thought.
Afraid of incurring Penelope's wrath, he kept his mouth shut and avo
