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"Mom... I... what are you doing here?"
"Karen called me very concerned. What's going on here?"
Eric steps forward. "I was on my way to see you when I ran into Sofie."
"To see me? We didn't have a meeting today."
"I know... I had some ideas for our upcoming project that I wanted to discuss with you."
Jeannine just stares at him.
"Is it ok if I go to Dauntless with Eric? I need to recalbrate their new chair." Sofie says trying to get the attention off of Eric.
"Someone else can go. I need you focused on your work."
"There's nothing more I can do with the new serum tonight. I promise my trip will be quick."
Jeannine thinks for a moment then nods. "Take Karen with you. I want you both back before nightfall."
Knowing there's no point in arguing with her Sofie just says "Yes m'am"
"Have Karen call for a car. Wait out front." Sofie looks to Eric for a second then walks to the front of the building,
Jeannine turns to Eric. "Eric, you should call ahead so someone is there to escort Sofie and Karen."
Eric gives her a confused look. "I can take them."
"You will be too busy with our meeting."
Eric just nods.
"Sofie! There you are! I was worried." Karen runs over to Sofie once she's near the front of the building.
"You didn't have to callJeannine. I was fine."
"How was I supposed to know? Eric practically dragged you out of there. I was worried."
"He wouldn't hurt me."
"He's Dauntless. You don't know what he'd do."
Sofie shakes her head. "Jeannine wants you to call for a car so we can go to Dauntless."
"Dauntless? Why?"
"I need to recalibrate their new chair."
"Oh...what about the test?" Karen whispers the last part.
"We can do it tomorrow."
Karen smiles. "Ok... give me just a minute. I'll be right back." She walks away to call for a car.
Sofie turns back to see Jeannine and Eric walking away. Eric looks at Sofie and gives her a weak smile.
"Ok, all set. The car will be here in just a minute."
"Karen, Jeannine seems angry... Does she know anything?"
"She... no! How could she? I didn't say anything. You didn't say anything did you?"
"Of course not."
"You know how she feels about other faction leaders just showing up. I'm sure that's all it is."
"Yeah... I hope you're right."
