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Emma sat up straighter.“Interesting, resulting in more accurate findings.”

“We make toys, furniture, tools, to accommodate and enhance sexual experience for as broad a base as possible; knowing what works in as many dynamics as possible is important.”

“I agree,” Emma said.“I didn’t mean to be offensive.I honestly never thought about it like that.”

“We pride ourselves on inclusivity,” I said.

“Good.”She tilted her head.“We might need to make a few slight changes to the app, but honestly, I like this.”

“I like you,” Marcus commented.“You get it.”

Emma grinned.I sat back and relaxed.This was going to be…interesting.

Chapter Twenty

Emma

Thank goodness Marcus didn’t take my faux pas for ignorance.I knew better than to generalize.I sat back and listened.

“I want all of you to know we have three others listening in today.The R&D department head, the technology department head, and one of his contractors.”Cassie raised her hand, palm out.“Before you ask, they’re here because we’re developing a new app that our focus groups have been asking for.”

“That’s cool,” one woman said.

“This will be fun,” a man commented.

“Okay.Let’s get started.”Cassie held up a toy.“Comments?”

I studied the toy.It looked like a normal vibrator to me.

Comments were detailed and informative about everything from the intensity of the orgasm to the ease of use and even how it fit in the hand.The results were the same for each item, toys, furniture, even clothing.

“That was intense,” I said to Asher two hours later.Marcus had left the room to meet up with Cassie.

“It was.Lots of information.And we’ll likely use every bit of it in one way or another.”

“More than I expected.”It was true.The people in the focus group had given us a lot to think about.They had some great points, and I wanted to make sure to take what they said into consideration.“I need to get back to my computer to get out all the thoughts in my head.”

“Let’s go.”

Once back in the office, I sat down at my workstation and started writing.First things first.Diversity.New categories.More user-friendly interface with clear descriptions.I wrote a few more items, then looked at the list.

“Why haven’t we discussed the diversity aspect before now?”It should have been automatic for both of us.

“I didn’t think about it.”

“Asher, it’s important.”I couldn’t believe I hadn’t asked about it before today.

“It is, but I’m not sure what you mean in the context of the app.”

“I mean…” I stopped and started writing as another thought popped into my head.“Sorry, had to get that down.”

“No worries.”

I smiled.“Diversity.By that, I mean not only making sure there are things for gender identity and orientation but also for those with disabilities.The app needs to be user friendly with that group as well.”

“I’ll check with Marcus; I’m sure he has some ideas.”

“Good.I’m going to start working on new code.R&D is getting a major upgrade.”I turned to my computer and got to work.I was excited to be on the ground floor of this.