An Ordinary Workday (1)

Eli padded out his bedroom on feet that sounded too heavy, toweling his wet hair.

He was getting too used to Krow's nearly silent stride.

He stretched, then paused at the sight of Jori and Zee  in his living room.

It was just past nine in the morning.

Didn't they have work?

They were walking Bel through the advanced basics of a VR headset.

Oh good. He'd be able to connect Bel with his virtual workspace.

He sounded a wordless greeting, moving to the kitchen. "Hungry, you three?"

"Morning," Bel looked up. "I added some things to the grocery list."

Eli nodded, perused it.

These were…fresh food?

"Ugh, cooking." He frowned slightly. "Aren't you studying still? Leave the cooking to other people. My non-cooking habits are well-documented in the nearby grocery delivery network."

"I need the exercise."