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Chapter 30 - Chapter 30- Planning

Planning and Pancakes

Before we set out, we mapped out our approach. The old storage wing would be quiet this late—most staff either asleep, off-duty, or too busy to notice two curious minds sneaking around. We agreed to loop in Cassian, but only just enough to cover our bases. A minimal footprint. No alarms. No fanfare.

Julian leaned against the edge of a console, arms folded, a thoughtful gleam in his eyes. "We should fuel up first. Research pancakes?"

I blinked. "Research pancakes?"

He gave me a lopsided grin. "It's a very serious, peer-reviewed tradition. I've found pancakes improve psychic clarity by at least 37%, give or take. Based on numerous highly academic breakfast sessions."

I laughed, the sound echoing in the quiet room. "Can't argue with data. I'm in."

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