The lobby wasn't exactly crowded—this wasn't the kind of building that tolerated crowds—but a few people moved through the space.
A man in a suit worth more than a car, barking into his phone like the person on the other end owed him money.
An older woman with a small dog tucked under her arm, both of them wearing expressions of supreme constipation.
A young couple examining one of the chrome sneeze sculptures with the forced interest of people who didn't understand art but desperately wanted to seem like they did.
None of them looked at Phei directly.
But he caught them glancing. Quick, furtive looks that slid away when he noticed. The suit guy shifted slightly, creating distance without realizing why. The constipated woman's tiny dog started wagging its tail.
The young couple kept stealing peeks like he was the most interesting thing in the room.
Dominance Aura making the men uncomfortable. Cool Aura making everyone curious.
