After a full day of travel, Annabelle Leighton was actually very tired.
But after her shower, she didn't feel the least bit sleepy. In fact, far from being tired, the thought that Morgan Hayes was staying in the room next door made her feel a faint thrill of excitement.
'A long night in a strange place... This is a golden opportunity.'
"Officer Hayes, are you asleep?" Annabelle Leighton texted Morgan Hayes.
Morgan Hayes replied with a question mark.
Annabelle: "The moon is beautiful tonight. Want to go for a walk?"
His reply was quick, a blunt two words: "I won't."
"How about a late-night snack, then? I saw a barbecue place at the village entrance that looks pretty good."
"I won't."
"Please connect me to a human. I don't want automated replies!"
Morgan Hayes simply stopped replying.
Annabelle Leighton stared at her screen for a while. Seeing no activity from his end, she flopped onto her bed in frustration.
The room felt a little stuffy.
