The previous night had been satisfying for both Katherine and Cassian, and even his morning with Lucy had been pleasant. Now, however, he found himself seated in a laboratory, his hands inside a glass box. Several magnifying lenses moved around, examining the intricate crimson circle he had carefully etched within.
Nearby, a stunning woman with purple hair stood by a message relay board. Her eyes were fixed on it as lines of text appeared across the surface. At the center of the message relay board, an exact replica of the circle Cassian was working on began to take shape, glowing faintly as it materialized.
