Although Mamie had never met Owen or knew of his relationship with Roseanne, nothing could stifle her desire to vent her frustrations. After lunch, the trio returned to the lab.

Mamie put her hands on her hips and sighed, "Sure, it's spacious, but cleaning is such a chore."

Suddenly-

"Excuse me, is this Room C116?"

Two janitors appeared at the door, cleaning supplies in hand.

"Uh, yes, this is C116. What can I do for you?"

"That's great! Let's get started then."

The other cleaner quickly chimed in, and they both sprang into action.

Mamie blinked, "Wait, are you sure you've got the right place?"

"No mistake, it's C116. The admin office told us to come clean up."

The admin office?

Mamie and Roseanne glanced at Scales, wondering if he was behind this.

He wasn't capable

could it be? We didn't tell anyone else we were cleaning today. But

down, and tore open

she also offered some to Roseanne

took a chip, but her mind

not being able to help,

It really wasn't necessary...

nudged Scales, "Aren't you

thanks, I'm watching my weight."

...

at the Life Sciences Department

trying to maintain a smile, but the man across from him remained unmoved, without a hint of extra

to see you here. What brings you

don't know?" He scoffed, "It seems all those devices EchoVerse Systems donated to the

anxious, "Why

deputy dean, with 12 others

position when managed well, given the interactions with entrepreneurs who could make a substantial difference with the smallest of contributions. But it was a

was well-regarded in this circle, having shared laughs with Corley at dinner parties. What went

to tell me,

was

suggest? After all, the department's resources aren't allocated by rules or capabilities.

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