Eurybia Theater, East-side, New Thessalonica, Planet Yuma, Coronado
Erik sat more or less silently through the rest of the dinner, only commenting here on there on minor points or helping Peter with his dish. Still, the entire meeting was a pleasant event, so he kept smiling.
Later on, once everyone was done eating, Ryo Kase and Richard Dean were called on by one of the guards. Apparently they were needed to handle something at the Ministry. The two excused themselves and left.
Given that it was already long past midnight, it was clear that this meeting was at an end. One of the most obvious sings was Peter's constant yawning. Even though he was still very much enthusiastic about conversing with Benjen, it was clear that the boy was tired. Erik looked at him with care, then said "Alright, Peter, it's time for bed." Afterwards, he tapped a bracelet he had, which beeped two times and flashed a green light.
Erik stood up and turned to Doreen. "It's been a lovely evening and a real pleasure meeting you, Doctor Naggar..." and while he looked at Benjen he added "and you as well, Benjen."
His bracelet beeped again, along with an orange flash this time, to which Erik seemed to take note, then he spoke again "Regarding your job, as well as the offer from Yuma Robotics, you'll be sent all the necessary - albeit tedious - documents in the next 24 hours. From what I spoke with the Minister earlier today, I understand you'll be assigned as chief medical officer on New Hippocrate, our central Hospital island.
As for right now... " - he took Peter's hand - "it seems our shuttle has arrived. I'd be more than happy to drop you off at the flat. It would be a pity for you to have to walk at this late hour."
