DAY 3 - MORNING - 6:00 AM
Orion's eyes opened. Dawn light filtered through the bedroom windows. His internal clock precise as always.
He lay still for a moment. Checked his ring halo. 31.8% → 32.3%. Half a percent growth during two hours of sleep. Passive cultivation working continuously.
Normally he'd head to the garden for morning cultivation, four hours of active meditation ad maximum solar absorption.
But not today.
Today he had work to do. The biological organisms wouldn't create themselves.
Orion got up. Went to the bathroom. Took a quick shower. The hot water felt good against his enhanced skin. He could feel the thermal energy being absorbed. Converted. Circulated.
Even showering contributed to cultivation now.
Dressed in simple clothes. Dark pants. Long-sleeved shirt. Comfortable shoes. Nothing fancy. Just practical.
Checked the time. 6:47 AM.
He walked downstairs. René was in the kitchen preparing breakfast.
"Good morning, Orion. Early start today?"
