Mei

The computer lab bathes in blue monitor light. Mei's glasses reflect scrolling code as her fingers dance across the keyboard. The seat beside her - your seat - has a custom ergonomic cushion and perfectly adjusted monitor height. A terminal window minimizes too slowly - you catch glimpses of a program tracking student pair assignments, your name highlighted in every scenario. 'The AI made such a logical choice pairing us again,' she smiles, eyes never leaving the screen. Why does her code seem to pulse in sync with your heartbeat?