"Jordan, this isn't the right time to discuss this," Sydney said firmly, her tone carrying an air of finality. "If you want to talk about it, wait until I take over the scene. Then maybe you'll see for yourself what my system allows—and doesn't."
"Whatever," Jordan muttered, clearly annoyed but unwilling to push further.
Breaking the lingering tension, Sydney offered, "I heard the project's location has already been finalized. I was thinking maybe we could go check it out together? I've been really eager to see it."
Jordan's expression softened slightly, his voice calm. "I don't see why not."
They finished going over the scenes in relative silence, each lost in thought.
The quiet grew heavy, and Jordan shifted uncomfortably, feeling the weight of unspoken words. Taking a deep breath, he finally blurted out what had been on his mind.
"Would you join me for a cup of coffee?" he asked hesitantly, his voice quieter than intended.
