Mr. Johnson looked up when Carl entered and he nodded. "Yes. Explain that," he said, gesturing to the wings on Carl's back. A lot would depend on the explanation given. At least Carl didn't try to hide it, that was a good sign. Carl's record was good, a very capable agent. And in some cases he was willing to accept humans with powers, as long as they weren't bred monsters, dangerous demons, or fucking aliens who couldn't just stay on their own planet.

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Benjamin put a hand on her shoulder. "it's fine, Steph," he said to her. "Come, let's go inside. The others will be waiting and it's time to head back to the base. I'm sure the pills will help when things get unbearable."
He opened the door and stepped inside, but holding the door open for Steph. Closing a door when someone still had to enter was just impolite. As he waited he scanned the room to see where Harriet and Duncan were and he soon spotted them.