C128 Mercer

Early the next morning, Quinlan was up with the dawn. After freshening up, he hit the school's track for a morning run. With his workout behind him, he headed straight to the cafeteria for breakfast.

Out of the blue, he felt a gentle tap on his shoulder, followed by a voice near his ear.

"Hey... looks like we're crossing paths again."

A spirited boy took the seat opposite Quinlan