However, Shelley seemed not to feel this awkwardness at all and spoke quite naturally, as if they hadn't been apart for six months, but merely a day or two.
In fact, to Shelley, half a year might indeed be no different from a day or two.
"Alright," Colin nodded, quickly walked to the side, and began to check whether there were suitable tasks available.
Unfortunately, after setting the filter criteria, he suddenly discovered that although it had been a month since his last visit, there were only two new tasks, neither of which was in his area of expertise.
'Perhaps the more suitable tasks have already been taken by others,' he thought.
Turning off the holographic screen, Colin shook his head and walked over to Shelley.
The two stood side by side as they entered the familiar True Knowledge Society laboratory.
Though it wasn't noon, both the laboratory and the Shelley in front of him made Colin feel as though time had reversed back to six months ago.
