Dates and Denials

Stella

When I return to the lavish quarters where my staff and I will be staying, a sense of organized chaos envelops me; Briggs and Gustav are already playing an intense game of foosball, Kira and Gideon are bickering over which movie to watch, popcorn is popping in the mini kitchen, and Tessa appears to have already showered judging by the towel wrapped around her hair.

I make my way across the