On her phone screen, typing bubbles appear. Lightness lifts in her chest.
(6:34 a.m.) Good morning, Lili. I’m well.
(6:34 a.m.) How’d you sleep?
(6:34 a.m.) good, but Jackie snores
(6:34 a.m.) and steals the covers
(6:35 a.m.)Just like you, then.
(6:35 a.m.) i DO NOT snore
(6:35 a.m.) Indeed.
Lili tries not to smile, she really does.
(6:35 a.m.) are you at the office?
(6:35 a.m.) Yes, I do occasionally work, sweetheart.
(6:35 a.m.) and here I thought white men got everything handed to them
(6:36 a.m.) I, too, am disappointed.
(6:36 a.m.) How is the workshop?
Lili draws her legs into her chest, tucking her knees under her chin. The quiet clatter of her fingers against her screen mingles with the high trill of birdsong.
(6:37 a.m.) we’re getting started today
(6:37 a.m.) What are you tackling first?
(6:37 a.m.) first up is seed saving practices & innovations in soil management!
(6:37 a.m.) we’re starting from the ground up lol
(6:38 a.m.) You mentioned it was also a strategy off-site?
(6:38 a.m.) yep! we’re going to get into a lot on labor analysis, profitability planning, financial forecasting, tons of target setting for next year
(6:38 a.m.) It sounds like a strong growth trajectory.
(6:38 a.m.) our potential for scaling within the urban fabric is insane!
(6:38 a.m.) you know food deserts are a serious issue in the city
(6:38 a.m.) Food deserts?
(6:38 a.m.) yes food deserts
(6:38 a.m.) Lili, what on earth are food deserts?
“Lili!” James, from the kitchen. “What do you want for breakfast?”
(6:39 a.m.) got to go, breakfast.
(6:39 a.m.) i’ll tell you all about food deserts later
