Him... (Idris Elba & Beyoncé)

VII

《...that Friday...》

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"So basically," Chloe said as her and Halle wrote the finishing touches to their notes, "we're on the brink of modifying brain activity?"

Lance grinned as he began to shut down his computer and hologram system.

"Exciting isn't it?" he responded. "With the right tools, neurostimulation technology can be made to help accomplish this in a non-invasive way."

I smiled as the twins hopped a little in excitement. I walked up behind them, glancing at the magnificent notes and brain sketches they made in their journals. They were really brilliant. Though it was true that I was only observing their progress, I was also learning things of my own.

"Before we conclude today's session," I said, "walk me through what we covered."

"Okay," Halle chimed in, "so our brain regions are capable of engaging with other regions or networks. That's what makes it flexible."

"Which tells us," Chloe continued, "that there are precise and measurable local and global effects that travel common oscillatory patterns in the brain that are indicated in vision, attention, and motor control."

"In hindsight," Halle finished, "we could potentially harness the power of neurostimulation for behavior modification."

I smiled proudly before bringing my arms around them.

"That's my girls."

They giggled before hugging me back. They're training had come to a pleasant end, and soon, they were being summoned by their friends to start their carefree weekend. 

"Could we leave our journals with you, Professor Gross?" Halle asked.

"We wanna attempt to spend an entire weekend without the thought of brains for a change," Chloe giggled.

Lance chuckled as he nodded.

"Of course. Go have a fun weekend. You two deserve it."

Their smiles grew as they hugged me again before dashing out the door. Just as I was about to say my farewell to Lance, my phone buzzed in my pocket. I brought it out and instantly smiled when I saw who it was.

King

I'll be there in 10-20 minutes, lovely.

❤️ Ok! Can't wait to see you!

😍❤️

"Got any plans tonight?" Lance smirked as he straightened up his work space.

"I do," I blushed. "I have a date tonight. A little nervous though. It's been a while since I've done this."

Lance chuckled as he got his bag.

"You have nothing to worry about, Bey," he said. "Just be yourself. I'm sure he wouldn't have texted you just now if he didn't find an interest in you."