The Accidental Heart
"If we begin adjusting the parameters on day one, the entire structure collapses."
"It's a kitchen, Vivian, not a Swiss watch," Avery muttered. She opened a cabinet, searching for a mug, only to find rows of identical, matte-black ceramic cups. Everything looked like it belonged in a museum of modern art—cold, sterile, and devoid of personality.
Avery grabbed a mug and reached for the espresso machine's bean hopper. It was empty. She began opening drawers, searching for coffee.
"Looking for something?" Vivian asked, not looking up.