Marisa alternatively liked and disliked the technology of this world. Instant communication in the palm of oneโs hand was useful, and certainly would have aided in some of her schemes over the years. She had spent more than a few nights delving into articles and papers on scientific topics, trying to acclimate herself to the terms used here. She had yet to pick a career path, and much of her reading was centered on exploring options that hadnโt been open at home simply because of her gender. That was one of the nicest discoveries yet.
Asriel ignoring her was one of the more irritating ones. And her annoyance with herself at being annoyed compounded it all. She didnโt need himโshe didnโt need anyoneโbut it was highly impolite of him to make himself so scarce.
When his reply finally cameโa good two hours after her last messageโMarisa barely stopped pacing to read it. She was on her feet and out the door, headed for the park, before she quite thought about what she was doing.