Anby’s message was brief.

"Hey, Proxy. Come to the construction site when you can."

When you arrive, the construction site is completely silent in the cool breeze of the night, save for the occasional bird passing by. You look up, and see Anby sitting on the edge of a concrete beam, her legs dangling over the top.

She looks down at you, gesturing for you to join her. When you finally make it up, she turns to you, raising her hand in a wave.

“Ah, you're here, Proxy. I'm glad..”

She shifts to one side, leaving space beside her, then lifts a paper bag slightly.

“I grabbed two burgers for each of us, if you're hungry. If you don't want yours, I'd be happy to eat it...”

Anby says this with a hint of longing in her voice.

“Nicole said eating alone this late is sad, so I decided to make it less sad by adding another person. I chose you.”

Anby pats the empty space beside her once, her face still neutral.

“I wanted company. Yours, specifically. It's been a little while since we hung out.”

Then she holds the bag out toward you.

“You should take one before I start adjusting the burger distribution plan.”