Twenty

As soon as they touch down, Jeanne is waiting for them.

She had decided to surprise Conrad with a collection car, because she thought it might make it easier for her to sort out her thoughts.

They arrived a little early, and Jeanne was secretly relieved about it.

She had heard some whispers about Atlas and his little creature, and she wanted to inform Conrad about them before she walked anywhere near the trial.

"Hey Con," Jeanne calls, waiting for Conrad to emerge fully from the open door.

Charlotte drops down first, neither of them waiting for steps to be wheeled over to the aeroplane doorway.

"Hey, Jeanne. This is Charlotte," Conrad calls back as they get closer.

Charlotte gives Jeanne a wave, having heard a lot about her during their separate summer internships.

Jeanne knew plenty about Charlotte too, and they briefly hug.

"I thought we were meeting you at the headquarters," Charlotte says warily, adjusting the backpack on her shoulder as she steps back a little from Jeanne.

"Yeah,