My phone buzzed in my pocket and I fished it out. The receptionist was texting me, saying the new card for Eleanor had arrived and was ready to use.
"Your keycard's arrived." I slipped the phone back into my pocket. "I'll grab it for you from reception."
"Mm." Eleanor nodded. "Thanks. And thank you, Esme. I needed a small pizza break like this one. But I should go now."
"Same here." I set the box on the coffee table.
"Oh, um," Esme said, gulping her piece quickly. "C-can we do this again sometime?"
"Afraid you'd never ask." I smiled. "See you soon, Esme. Take care. And don't be shy to call me, alright?"
"Mm." She murmured. "Thank you."
We walked to the door and opened it. Esme followed us, then stood in the doorway watching as we said our goodbyes. She closed the door behind us.
I headed toward the elevator, but stopped halfway and unlocked Eleanor's door.
"Wait… your card also unlocks mine?" she asked.
"Yeah. Master keycard."
