The elevator doors closed slowly, shutting out Delia's words.

Leona arrived at the top floor and knocked on Hayden's office door, hearing him say "Come in" before walking in.

Hayden didn't expect her and froze for a moment before getting up from his seat, "Leona?"

Leona placed the packed items on her desk and smiled, "I sent you a message, did you not read it, I just invited the teacher to dinner and bought you something."

Hayden was a bit flattered, put down the work at hand and opened the insulated box she brought.

It was the only snack he liked better, and the corner of his mouth curved, "It's...