The lady had just begun explaining one of the monitoring stations when a gravelly voice called out, "Harriette? What brings you to this section?"
An elderly scientist with wispy white hair and thick-rimmed glasses approached them. His weathered face bore deep laugh lines, and his lab coat had clearly seen better days. He walked with a slight stoop, hands clasped behind his back as he gave Don and Donald a cursory glance.
Harriette gestured toward Don. "Just escorting Mr. Bright and his associate to join Dr. Rajesh's tour group."
The old scientist nodded slowly, his glasses catching the fluorescent lights. "Ah, I see. Dr. Rajesh is conducting his tour in pod hall A-9."
"Thank you, Charles," Harriette said with a warm smile.
The old scientist waved them off, already turning his attention back to a tablet in his hands. tap tap tap His fingers moved across the screen as he shuffled away.