Видоизмененный углерод

Chapter 24

           "WhereIcomefrom,criminalsstayoutofotherpeople’sfights.They’reagutlesslot,generally.Muchmorelikelytogetinterferencefromasolidcitizen."

           "Notaroundhere.Mostsolidcitizensaroundherearealittletoosolidtogetinvolvedinabrawlonsomestranger’sbehalf.Thewaytheyfigureit,that’swhatthepolicearefor.You’refromHarlan’sWorld,right?"

           "That’sright."

           "Maybeit’sthatQuellistthing,then.Youreckon?"

           "Maybe."

           Anautocabcamespirallingdownthroughtheraininresponsetothepager.Treppstoodasideattheopenhatchandmadeanironyofdemonstratingtheemptycompartmentwithin.Ismiledthinly.

           "Afteryou."

           "Suityourself."Sheclimbedaboardandmovedovertoletmein.Isettledbackontheseatoppositeherandwatchedherhands.WhenshesawwhereIwaslooking,shegrinnedandspreadherarmscruciformalongthebackoftheseat.Thehatchhingeddown,sheddingraininslidingsheets.

           "WelcometoUrblineservices,"saidthecabsmoothly."Pleasestateyourdestination."

           "Airport,"saidTrepp,loungingbackinherseatandlookingformyreaction."Privatecarriers’terminal."

           Thecablifted.IlookedpastTreppattherainontherearwindow."Notalocaltrip,then,"Isaidtonelessly.

           Shebroughtherarmsinagain,handsheldpalmupward

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