Frudi's eyes glazed over as Leo explained the intricacies of hacking. It had been a week since her world shattered, and the wounds still felt fresh. Leo's patience was wearing thin, his jokes falling flat against Frudi's emotional armor.
"Come on, Frudi, focus!" Leo urged, frustration creeping into his voice. "We need to cover encryption methods."
Frudi's response was mechanical, her tone lacking its usual spark. "Got it, Leo. Encryption, check."
Leo sighed, sensing the emptiness behind her words. "Frudi, you're not even trying. What's going on?"
Her gaze drifted, and for a moment, Leo thought he saw a glimmer of the old Frudi. "Just tired, Leo. Let's keep going."
The lesson continued, with Frudi's responses becoming increasingly robotic. Leo's annoyance turned to concern. Where was the fiery, goofy Frudi he knew?
Suddenly, Frudi's face lit up with a mischievous grin. "Hey Leo, how about I become a better hacker than you?"
