[of our own device]

Who: Cora and Jon
When: Evening
Where: Staff Lounge

Cora loved the moments when she got to spend time with men who didn't make moves on her. It took her a while to trust a man's true intentions, and they came truer than Jon. Both had an appreciation for fine wine, smooth jazz music and light talk. She wasn't a gossip, like some, but she did enjoy reminiscing about things. After all, the world outside just passed all of them by, and quite a few of them didn't seem to care.

Perhaps it was that Jon's calm demeanor reminded her of a doctor she had once known. A doctor who hadn't cared for the archaic ways of the institution yet hadn't been capable of making things any better for her. The capabilities just weren't there, not like they were now. The safeties to ensure that people weren't mistreated.

She'd showered, changed from her uniform, and dressed in a nice dress, carrying a bottle of wine with her that she'd retrieved from the bar with a promise of favors later. She could hear the music playing from the lounge and she smiled.

"Evening, Jon. Eventful day?"