Data: I’m just fulfilling the stereotypical image of a hacker sitting alone in a dark room playing with my gadgets.
Green: Oh, to be one of those gadgets.
She burst out laughing and she couldn’t stop.
Misty suddenly pounded on her door but didn’t wait for a response before swinging it open. “Are you okay?”
Audrey gulped air and swiped at the tears on her cheeks. “I’m fine.”
“Damn, girl. You’re always so quiet that when I heard the noise, I thought you were having a seizure.” Misty placed a hand over her heart as if to calm it. She must’ve just gotten home from work. Although the baby pink hoodie and sweatpants might appear to be workout clothes, Audrey knew that was Misty’s to-and-from-work outfit.
“I’m fine. Just laughing over something that probably shouldn’t even be that funny.”
“Okay.” She turned, her overly teased and sprayed red hair looking like a cloud around her head.
“Thanks for checking on me.”It’s good to know that if I die in this crappy room someone would notice.Her computer bleeped again.
Green: I’m sorry. Did I offend you?
Data: Not at all. I was laughing so hard my roommate felt the need to check on me.
Green: That’s good then. Have an excellent evening.
Data: It’s closer to morning.
Green: Not for people like us.
A few minutes later, she received notification of payment. If Mr. Green kept her busy like this, paying for Gram’s care wouldn’t be too bad. She opened the payment email. Mr. Green included a note in the memo.