Felix’s first run was beautiful.
The AetherDeck showed the prepared interface’s measured response. His attention settled on the linked point. He identified the change, called the correction, and watched the small unoccupied load complete its transfer faster than the operator sequence had managed.
Jian checked the trace.
“Real advantage.”
Felix tried to keep his smile modest. He failed.
“I may put that on the report cover.”
“With the conditions,” Tamsin said.
“Of course. Small, tasteful conditions.”


