[Blackthorn Enterprise]
Lyra stepped into Blackthorn Enterprises with a calm she had to force.
Her body still felt off, too aware and too alert but she kept her shoulders straight and her expression neutral as she crossed the lobby.
The events of the morning clung to her like a second skin but this was work. It was normal and safe.
Or at least, it was supposed to be.
When she reached the Operations floor, Mira spotted her immediately.
"There you are," Mira said, relief flickering across her face. "I was starting to wonder if you were coming in today."
Lyra offered a small smile. "I almost didn't."
Mira studied her for a second. "You okay?"
"I am fine," Lyra said automatically. Then she paused. "Actually—about that file you needed—"
Mira blinked. "Oh, did you forget it?"
Lyra winced. "Yeah, I went back to my apartment for it but I never grabbed it."
Mira waved it off. "It's okay, I will manage without it. Don't worry about it."
