โThe impermanence of it has long been tiring.โ Stepping to the machine beside the first, Tullia opted simply for a black coffee.
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"Doesn't sound like much fun"
He stepped up to a coffee machine and started to type in what he wanted.
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โStill on the pattern of being moved around to whichever team needs a fill-in. So, yeah.โ
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"Here and there, the usual. You?"
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Turning on her heels, Tullia followed just behind. โAny recent deployments?โ
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"Coffee sounds fine." He gestured for her to follow as he walked passed and down the hall.
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โI see.โ Maybe standing in the middle of the hall was a little too awkward for getting a conversation rolling. She gestured over her shoulder with her thumb. โWant to get some coffee in the mess?โ
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"Existing."
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โHi.โ Short pause. โHow have you been?โ
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"Ah. Well...hello."
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โDoesnโt particularly matter. We just havenโt had a chance to catch up.โ