The Centre of Everything
Background : Piet's research group is recognised as a centre of excellence. This is an excerpt from the chapter 'Conference Centre' from the book DLC34. “Professor Malone - Professor Allard would like to set up a meeting with you sometime today.” “OK. I’m free late in the morning.” I don’t think I’ve done anything wrong. I may have forgotten, but I’m pretty sure my eyes are crossed & teas dotted. I’m all a-quiver with anticipation. Well, not really. I wonder if Maddie’s buying me lunch? That’s gotten to the point where it needs an appointment. I arrived punctually-ish & raised an eyebrow at Pip, who waved me in, then stopped me & handed me a brown-paper-wrapped package about the size of a pen-box. It’s unusual for her to not have anything to say, but I guess I’m not getting an explanation on this side of the door. I’d say she’s giving me her poker face, but then I’d have to try to explain just how many variations on poker face she’s perfected & how I can r...