Wow.

It's certainly quiet in here.

It's like a different world from the street outside.

That's the first thing I noticed when I bought the place.

Welcome to the Triple Almond Building, Margaret. I'm glad you found it okay.

It wasn't too hard. The map on my smartphone was very accurate.

Nice to finally meet you in person, Robert.

Great to meet you too. Please call me Rob. Did you drive here?

No, I took the metro. I'm still learning the city. I'm from New Jersey originally, so the layout of D.C. is a little confusing for me right now.

Don't worry. You'll get used to it. I'm from Chicago, so I missed the grid system for a long time.

But D.C. has a great charm. Shall we go up?

I'm on the top floor.

The penthouse?

Well, technically yes, but it's just a really nice apartment with a great view.

After you.

This elevator is actually high speed. It's the fastest in the district.

Oh? I hope my ears don't pop.

It's very smooth. You won't feel a thing. So, Margaret, you mentioned you're a nurse?

That's right. I'm with the University Hospital. I'm doing an international exchange program right now.

It's a lot of work, but I love it. That sounds intense. My schedule is pretty crazy too,

but in a different way. I work in digital finance, blockchain technology. Oh, like that digital money

people talk about on the news? Exactly.

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