The rest of the afternoon passes quietly. I wander the hallways, making small talk with whoever crosses my path. I introduce myself to a few more staff members — the art teacher in her cluttered studio, surrounded by half-finished canvases and the smell of turpentine; the gym coach with his whistle around his neck, yelling encouragement at a group of students running laps; the librarian stamping books behind a wooden desk, her reading glasses perched on her nose.
Mrs. Chen shakes my hand, her fingers stained with paint. *System, Pin of Trust on Mrs. Chen.*
[Pin of Trust applied. +1 trust/hour on Mrs. Chen.]
[Trust fund active on Mrs. Chen. +10 trust.]
[Dog trainer active on Mrs. Chen. +5 loyalty.]
Mr. Vargas has a grip like a vise. *System, Pin of Trust on Mr. Vargas.*
[Pin of Trust applied. +1 trust/hour on Mr. Vargas.]
[Trust fund active on Mr. Vargas. +10 trust.]
[Dog trainer active on Mr. Vargas. +5 loyalty.]
