The both of them walked into the Base's command centre.
The space was wide and silent, built with clean white surfaces that stretched in smooth lines from the floor to the ceiling. Soft light filled the area without any visible source, making everything clear without strain.
At the center of the room was the main control platform, slightly raised, with the primary seat positioned to face a massive invisible display that only appeared when called.
Liam walked up the short steps and sat on the main seat without hesitation. Lucy followed and sat on a secondary chair to his right, close enough for direct interaction.
He looked at her for a moment before speaking. "You're overworked. I want to fix that."
"I don't mind it," Lucy said. "The load is significant but nothing I can't manage."
