Nova Curious was one of the best programmers in college and nothing would stop her from shining when she landed a new tech job. Unfortunately, the top programmer in her class, Lewis Sancho, who constantly overshadowed her during college, also ended up at the same company. Stubborn and steadfast, Nova kept her head down and her work ethic up, ignoring Lewis any time he tried to bait her into an argument.
With her first bonus, she was able to afford to move out of the crash pad she shared with too many roommates, and moved to the Spice Market District in San Myshuno, settling into the Culpepper Building. She met Beckett Talla after defeating him in the Spicy Curry Contest, and he quickly moved in as well. During a massive round of layoffs, Nova was nervous but confident that her performance would speak for itself. She didn't expect to receive a call from Lewis, however, who had been let go, mostly due to his attitude. Nova, hearing that he needed a shoulder to cry on, said he was welcome to come over, though she locked her office door. In a wild haze, he suggested that she quit and they could start a company together, but his crazy eyes told Nova all she needed to know. She politely turned him down, and the next day at work she was called into a meeting with her boss - she was receiving a huge promotion! |