Declining Zero's invitation for supper, Larissa left by herself.

Now that it was past dinner time, the elevators at Microworks were mostly empty. She was able to reach the first floor very quickly. The security guard recognized her and leaped out of his chair at once.

"Ms. Seymour!" he greeted her, all smiles as he voluntarily opened the special access gate for her before she could speak.

Larissa thanked him immediately, and he dipped his head as a sign of respect. "Goodbye, Ms. Seymour! Plea