A nice change

Kinda creepy ngl

"Welcome to your new home Brendon." Said Mama, opening the door and leading him inside. It was a small apartment, pre-furnished. He looked around and quickly learned there was a small kitchen, a living area, two bedrooms, and one bathroom.

"Um, Ma?"

"Yes, Brendon?"

"Why is there only two bedrooms?"

"Brendon, your not here for recruitment, the California sector is dedicated for experimentation, you knew this when you agreed to move."

"So will I be leaving alone still?"

"No, it's still important to maintain cover when there are neighbors so close. I will be staying over often enough to avoid suspicion but you maybe consider yourself to be the sole permanent resident. Until you move up of course."

"You're moving here too?"

"Course, can't have the neighbors think I'm an irresponsible mother," Her serious tone had a quiet current of humor that only people who knew her well could pick up.

"I'm sorry Ma, I'm still not sure on the rules and expectations."

Mama gave him a small smile that screamed I love you but you're an idiot before emotionlessly listing "You may maintain any social contact as long as it fits with your cover. I will be the one to give you your tasks and you will complete to the best of your abilities, which knowing you won't be underwhelming. Since you are new you will be assigned some of the more tedious yet essential tasks as well as assignments that may be challenging even for you based on you previous work."

"Will I still receive an allowance?"

"Yes, but since I will be staying here as while you won't need to rely so heavily on it alone."

"Really? Thank you Mama."

"It's nothing Brendon, now I'm kinda hungry, do you want to order a pizza and eat it here so we can discuss your first assignment?"

Family dinner? "Sounds great Ma,"