I don't have the slightest idea who this person is, but I'll do everything possible to find out," Tyler said, with an indignant expression.
- Thank you, I must also mention that they were talking about how only the 'super-novas' have access to this information.
- Oh, how delightful, something that makes everything easier," Taylor replied with an ironic expression, indicating that he would have to put in a lot of work to obtain that information.
- Isn't it? But anyway, putting that aside, tell me how the little ones are doing...," Rose said with a slight smile.
So they continued talking for about 2 hours, taking advantage of this small 'meeting' to catch up on each other's news, to find out what had happened to them lately.
After having this reunion of old friends, Rose decided to take advantage of her 'day off' to go shopping and have some fun.
This day wasn't really her day off, but she had much more freedom in her actions. However, she still had to send a report to the base over the weekend.
They didn't control her much, but they needed to know what she was doing since they paid her. Rose walked around the shopping mall, which looked extremely futuristic even for the time.
She entered several clothing and technology stores, wanting to buy something more extravagant to add some variety to her wardrobe.
She only had classic clothes for attending formal events at the IIPB, or denim for everyday wear. She wanted something with a brighter color, like toxic yellow or shocking pink.
However, she went through about 5 stores and couldn't find anything she liked.
So, she headed towards the technology and appliances aisle, wanting to see if she could find something interesting for her home or office.
She needed something to lift her spirits because this investigation was slowly draining her patience, just like her past investigations, which were extremely dull.
The transition from extremely dull to something beyond her usual level was very abrupt, and it was difficult for her in many ways. It was as if she wasn't used to this kind of thing.
From the outside, it might seem like an easy case, but from her perspective, it was a challenging case, especially since she had little information.
She couldn't simply accept something so dubious.
This doubt was eating away at her patience from within, and she had to find the scientist as quickly as possible because, from what she understood, someone else was already looking for her.
Of course, if Rose ultimately found Cressida dead, it wouldn't be her fault, but she would feel a tremendous sense of guilt because Hadley would feel that she could have prevented it but didn't make enough effort. She didn't want to experience that feeling of uselessness again.
This attitude was controversial and even hypocritical when compared to what she was doing.
However, if she didn't have this little break, she would gradually go crazy.
She hadn't had time off like this for a while.
Rose entered a domestic appliances store with a funny name, 'Tubaralhas'.
She entered the store just because she found the name amusing, and she saw a very interesting traditional coffee machine that she wanted to take a closer look at.
Many technologies had advanced significantly, but there were some things that hadn't changed much, like coffee machines.
Of course, there were machines with all sorts of features, but the traditional ones hadn't changed at all over 9000 years, except for the designs becoming more futuristic-looking in terms of the past.
Rose reached the aisle she was interested in and saw a navy blue machine that could be described with just one word: 'Stylish'.
The impulse took hold of her and her wallet, so she took the card that was next to the machine and went to one of the counters.
She wasn't looking at other devices and machines; she was completely focused on this specific machine.
As she approached the counter, the robot activated and greeted her.
"Good afternoon, dear customer. Please provide the scan of the card for the desired device," said the small robot, its voice sounding human-like but with robotic undertones.
This was intentionally done to avoid alarming people, similar to how ATMs used to count money quickly but silently.
Upon hearing the robot's request, Rose placed the card against the robot's "forehead" to scan it, ensuring that the warehouse would know what to bring.
After scanning the card, the robot instructed her to proceed with the payment to receive the product.
She swiped her watch in the same spot where she scanned the card, and within a second of the message "Payment successful" appearing, a luxurious box appeared on the counter.
The box had the same color as the machine and displayed the brand name in a language she didn't recognize. Just this purchase alone lifted her spirits, and she felt happier than an elephant.
Rose swiftly made her way back to the station to go home and open the coffee machine. She felt like a child receiving a Christmas present.
Upon arriving home, she placed the machine on her table. Before opening it, a brilliant idea crossed her mind. Why not invite her best friend Alex? She liked the idea and immediately messaged him, asking if he could come to her house today and right away. While waiting for his response, she proceeded to open the machine.
As she opened the box, the first item she saw was the coffee machine itself. It was elegant and futuristic, with smooth lines and a deep navy blue finish that stood out in any environment. The machine was made of high-quality materials, ensuring durability and resistance.
Taking it out of the packaging, she saw that it was a compact device, perfectly sized to fit in any space. The machine featured a holographic display on the front panel, where all the settings could be adjusted. The buttons were tactile and backlit, adding a modern and sophisticated touch.
In the accessory package, Rose found a transparent water reservoir with a capacity of 2 liters. It fit seamlessly into the machine and was easy to remove and refill. It also came with an advanced water filter, ensuring a pure and high-quality beverage.
Another important component was the built-in coffee grinder. It was capable of grinding fresh beans on the spot, providing a unique experience of aroma and flavor. Additionally, the machine had a compartment to store coffee beans.
When Rose plugged the machine into the electricity, it turned on, and several preparation options appeared on the panel. Rose didn't want to do anything just yet, knowing that there were instructions on how to set up the machine for operation. She was waiting for Alex's response.
Suddenly, she heard the sound of the door, indicating that she had visitors