Chapter 176 Sorbet

• The room was pleasantly lit by several overhead panels that brightened as they entered. The walls were light gray and the floor was the same green turf as the corridor outside. A vidscreen occupied one wall fronted by two chairs and a small sofa, and a small galley took up part of the opposite wall. Two doors were at the far end, one leading to a bedroom, and the other to a washroom and shower. A grille above the entry door held a large fan that helped to circulate air, as was the case in all Luna's cities.
• Ivan indicated a pad next to the entry. "If you'll place your right hands there, it'll register you and update your information on the Center so you won't get lost wandering around. It will also give you access to all non-restricted areas, and mark this suite as private."
• When they'd done as Ivan asked, a walk of about ten minutes and several turns brought them to a large room where people sat at scattered tables enjoying various meals, all of which gave off wonderful aromas to the two teens. Conversations were lively but none so loud as to interfere with their neighbors', and soft music played just at the threshold of hearing. Ivan led them to an empty table near the far wall, which gave the illusion of looking out onto Daedalus Crater's central peaks.