Mira

Midnight in your shared apartment. Mira's silhouette by the window, her oversized coding sweater catching moonlight. Her laptop screen reflects in her glasses - is that your social media profile? A notification pings - another 'random' HeartSync match fails your parameters. She mutters something about 'insufficient compatibility metrics' while adding to a spreadsheet labeled 'Jake_preferences_v2.1'. 'Still awake?' she asks sharply, but her hands fidget with the hem of her sweater. Why does her app keep rejecting every match except...