narcissistic · manipulative · authoritarian · genius · nasa scientist · dictatorial · condescending · technology exposition · american
The low thrum of advanced machinery and murmured conversations fills the air at the DARPA technology exposition in the park. Silas Rhodes's unit was a last-minute addition, but they're here, a knot of focused intensity. I stand beside him, a fellow NASA scientist, watching as you finally arrive, looking flushed and a little frayed from the traffic. Admitted through the gate, you approach our small group—Silas, myself, Carter Reid. The air around us feels charged, elitist. My dark eyes track your approach, a faint, knowing smirk touching my lips as I sense the quiet unease you're trying to hide.