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consume it. “Yes. This is all that I can manage right now.”
    He frowned. “When can you increase your intake?”
    She blinked. “One week ago, it took me two hours just to finish the soup. This is progress.”
    Turnari smiled. “Apologies. It just seems small.”
    “To me, too, but it is all that will stay down. I am trying not to rush anything.”
    “Very wise.”
    They ate in companionable quiet for a few minutes until Kalo arrived beside their table.
    “Apologies for interrupting, Administrator, there is an issue with one of the Specialists on assignment. I believe you need to address it.” Kalo inclined his head to further his apology.
    Turnari nodded. “Can I take it here?”
    Kalo looked worried. “I would recommend against it. One of our people is being held, and you need to engage in some damage control.”
    Bits kept eating while they spoke.
    Turnari nodded to Bits. “Please, excuse me. I will return as soon as I am able.”
    She smiled. “I will be here. This will take me about an hour.”
    He and Kalo left, and she just kept eating.
     
    An hour later, her tray was empty and there was no sign of Turnari. She drummed her fingers on the table and then got to her feet.
    She asked a few folks that she passed how she could find medical, and when she located it, she went to check in.
    The medic that greeted her was a little nervous when her file came up, but Bits reassured her. “I am just here for the maintenance scans that Effin wants.”
    The medic led her to the scanner and helped her situate herself. “Do you have any questions since you are here?”
    “Sure. Does my file have my room number listed on it? I was on the verge of getting a tour, but my guide was called away.”
    “Oh, you are in room seven on the twelfth floor. You are located in shielded quarters.”
    “Thank you.” Bits smiled. She leaned back, and the scanner went over her from head to toe and back again.
    “Well, your body is still recovering. Your meal is nearly digested, and you could probably eat again.” The medic smiled.
    “Thank you. I will see if there is a dispenser in my room. What is your name?”
    The woman was flustered. “Healer Nimra.”
    “Thank you, Healer Nimra. You have been most helpful.”
    With a sigh of relief at knowing where she was going, Bits headed to the lift and selected the twelfth floor.
    The seventh room opened at her palm scan, and she walked inside with relief. Her armour was standing in a corner of the bedroom while the open expanse of a second room for living space gave her the strangest sensation of being all grown up.
    She was exercising and watching a vid when there was a knock at her door. Bits headed to her door and opened it, smiling brightly. “Hello, Turnari. I found my home.”
    He nodded. “May I come in?”
    She stepped back and waved him inside.
    He entered and looked at her armour. “Does that really work?”
    “Yes. Safety first, according to the littles.”
    He smiled. “Mala let her kids help?”
    “She did and they did.”
    Turnari nodded and then finally looked at her. “You are sweating.”
    “I was exercising. The more I can work out, the more my body wants to eat. It is also a good idea considering that I am aiming at a strenuous occupation.”
    “Have you found your data pad?”
    She nodded. “It is on the desk.”
    “There is a schedule in it. My schedule is fairly fluid, but when events arise, as they did today, I will need to reschedule your tutorials at the last minute.”
    “I understand.” Since he seemed to be waiting for her, she went to the data pad and brought up the schedule. “Wow. Every morning?”
    “For the first week. After that, we will work through your proficiencies.” He smiled brightly. “Were you interested in continuing your tour?”
    “Sure. What are the odds of you being called away?”
    “Only a thirty percent chance today.” His lips twitched.
    “Why isn’t Kalo doing it? He is your assistant, so it would be more