Time slipped by unnoticed amidst their focused studies.
Murphy patiently explained computer languages and algorithms to his two daughters.
Mo Ling listened with rapt attention, occasionally raising some tricky questions.
Mo Weiwei, though trying hard to maintain a serious expression, also followed her father's every explanatory gesture with her bright, dark eyes.
They tried running a few simulation programs. Seeing the data flicker and the results generate on the screen filled the two little girls with excitement.
During their study breaks, Murphy would also manipulate Spiritual Qi to form various interesting micro-constructs or tell clever stories that incorporated principles of physics. This drew laughter from Mo Ling and made even Mo Weiwei's intentionally serious little face relax unconsciously.
After some unknown amount of time, the heavy, off-white metal door to the core chamber once again emitted a low hum and slid to one side.
