[ Self-interest is a Contractor's prerogative. He wouldn't fault Mao for it. Even if their team was more cohesive -- irrationally-so -- than most can afford to be in the Syndicate. Sometimes they functioned better for it. Sometimes they screwed up as a consequence. ]
Not here. [ At least not yet. ] The City seems to choose people at random. [ He pauses, mid-page. Regards Mao from the corner of his eye. ] What's the last thing you remember before coming here? [ He needs to determine if they're not from the same timeline. So many That Weekend were not. ]
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Not here. [ At least not yet. ] The City seems to choose people at random. [ He pauses, mid-page. Regards Mao from the corner of his eye. ] What's the last thing you remember before coming here? [ He needs to determine if they're not from the same timeline. So many That Weekend were not. ]