Yes

“Good to know. I’m gonna grab a couple of things from my suitcase before I leave it in my car. Be right back,” Jack told Andrea.

Just as Jack met up with Andrea again, a black cab pulled up. Andrea waved it over, and the driver rolled down the window, showing a woman in her early thirties with straight black hair, in a traditional chauffeur uniform.

“Hi, I’m here to pick up two passengers to Seabeck. You Andrea?” she asked.

“Yep.”

“And is this your plus one?” the driver asked again, a bit more questioningly.

“Yes,” Andrea responded once again, as she climbed into the back seat of the cab, you following her.

As the two got settled in, the driver didn’t say anything else for the rest of the trip, focusing on the road and listening to the music on the radio. Jack talked to Andrea about your interests growing up, and was surprised to hear that she was actually involved with a cosplay group through high school and partway into university, which you’d never have guessed. Jack remarked that it sounded interesting, and that he remembered enjoying getting into character for school plays growing up, hoping that it was relevant.

The back and forth conversation went on for some time, until the cab pulled into the driveway of the building Andrea identified as the place you would be staying. It was waterfront, with a modern, yet comfortable design of stained wood with a flat roof that functioned as a patio, with stairs leading to it. You were surprised to see that not many trees had been cut down, and you couldn’t see any neighbors houses unless you really tried, especially considering that you weren’t far from the city proper at all.

Jack tipped the driver as you got out of the cab, and prepared to explore the property and settle in. He caught up to Andrea, who was already punching in the code to the door of the house.

“This is insane. I can’t believe we get to stay here for free,” Jack said, enjoying the tranquility already.

“I can’t wait to see the sunset from the beach.” Andrea opened the door. “Come on, let’s check this place out!”

The interior matched the outside in terms of its modern style. The house was clearly meant for only one or two people, as it only had one bedroom, one bathroom, and the main area where you stood, connected to a kitchen. The kitchen overlooked the sea through large windows, showing several boats on their way to the port.

Jack made your way to the bedroom, and succumbed to the urge to throw himself on the bed. The room was backlit, with lighting coming from around the doors and bed frame, as well as a notch where the ceiling met the walls that surrounded the room. It was dim, but not dark. Very relaxing. Jack could have fallen asleep right then.

While Jack was relaxing, checking his phone on the bed, Andrea continued scoping out the kitchen, spotting a flier on the counter.