You hear claws clicking behind you. Looks like Canner is up.
She yawns. "Microcomputer...? You're not planning on going to that mall, aren't you?"
You fiddle with your hands. "I was only going down for a peek. Just to see how it's doing."
Her eyes bulge. "WHAT. You can't go there-! I've been reading the news and I heard that there's aliens there. ALIENS. And and and I heard that they're trying to bring back ANCIENT ROME and-"
"Are you... sure that's all true? It's an abandoned mall."
Canner looks at you funny. "Independant journalism has NEVER lied to me." She huffs. "Just- promise me you'll be safe, okay?"
"Yeah, I'll... I'll be safe."
Satisfied with your answer, she trots off and brings back your crowbar. "Good luck today, okay?"
You give her a quick embrace, then head out the door.
Time for work.