So, this is where Dar and Kerry work. Her eyes traveled up and up and up to see the top of the atrium skylight, then back down across the marble and steel walls to the pretentious fountain in the very center of the space. Somehow, she resisted the urge to yodel. The temptation to hear the echoes was almost overwhelming. A security guard ambled over and handed her a piece of plastic. “There you go, ma’am. That’s your badge.” Ceci accepted it and clipped the item to her shirt. “Outstanding,” she complimented the guard. “Does it check for radiation hazards as well?” The guard cocked his head in puzzlement. “Ma’am?” “Let’s go.” Dar had come up next to her. “Thanks, Devon.” “Any time, Ms. Roberts.” The guard ducked his head politely at Dar. “Haven’t seen you here on the weekend in a long time.” He managed not to look too curiously at her beslinged arm. “Have a good day.” “Thanks.” Dar led the way across the huge lobby toward the elevator, Kerry a pace behind her and followed by her parents.
