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oved with purpose amidst gleaming terminals and holographic displays.

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hand on my shoulder. "You're insa

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an Reynolds, Barron's ass

it's Miss Dawson now, isn't it? The Archon has instructed me to inform you to expe

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ice like ice. "Let me be clear. Barron and I are in the p

ure, Mr. Reynolds. If you ever harass me in this manner again, I will

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know!" She threw her arms

didn't realize I'd been holding. It was the first

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