"What are you doing here?"
Dana's annoying voice attacks as soon as I step out of the pantry with Hannah, who—for her part—ignores her, not bothering to answer the aggressive question.
So much for flying under her radar. I'd hoped to avoid any sort of dramatic showdown. It's not good for morale, and it isn't exactly like that's been soaring these days. We're all still in shock over this apocalypse.
"Checking on a few things at Tom's request." Since my position is nothing official, I have to name drop. Borrowing his authority is the only way to get through this. Hopefully it will keep her from pushing her weight around too much.
Dana's eyes narrow to slits. "You can't be back here. It's a health violation. Only kitchen staff allowed."
