Thirteen Years Later, Two Blue Competition Badges Answered Every Question
Eli and Owen were sitting at the plastic table with Arthur.
Eli was reciting the periodic table while tapping his foot against the metal table leg.
Owen was carefully unwrapping a peppermint.
He stopped the moment Claire walked in.
Arthur looked up from his vintage leather briefcase.
He saw Claire’s face and slowly closed the brass latches.
“We have a problem,” Claire said.
Eli stopped tapping his foot.