Chapter 376

XENOIS "So I'm stuck with only one setting?" Shawn asked. "Or you learn to work within that limitation," Lynn said. "Use distance to modify impact. Full power blast at close range for maximum damage, full power blast at extended range for reduced impact due to dispersion." "That makes sense," Shawn said slowly. I cleared my throat, announcing my presence. Both of them turned. "Sorry to interrupt," I said. "Lynn, could I borrow Shawn for a few minutes?" "Of course," Lynn said. "We were finishing up anyway. Good work today, Shawn. Your control is significantly better than it was a week ago." Shawn looked pleased by the praise. He followed me out of the training room and into the hallway, his expression shifting to uncertain. "Did I do something wrong?" he asked. "No," I assured him. "I just wanted to talk. Actually talk, not just pass each other in hallways or exchange pleasantries during meals." "Oh," Shawn said. "Okay." We walked in silence for a moment, neither of us quite sure how to