Owing Favors, Sudden Alerts

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After logging out of Zenith Online, Kieran removed the VR Helmet but remained seated on the edge of the doctor's table. A strange noise sounded throughout the room, which woke up the sleeping Dr. Riley by his side.

"Huh!?" Dr. Riley stretched and looked around before rubbing her eyes.

Kieran chuckled at her reaction while questioning her current state. "Why didn't you find somewhere proper to sleep instead of doing so here?"

"Well, I thought I told you I'd remain by your side and monitor you after that scare earlier. I don't need a repeat of that happening," Dr. Riley answered, yawning again.

Afterward, she checked the time and prepared a pot of coffee in hopes of energizing her body and ridding it of the lethargic feeling.

The tablet in her hand had compiled extensive information on Kieran during her brief nap.