[And the Handler does give Steph a subtle once over, though not quite so subtle as to be unnoticeable, her eyes moving back to Giovanni for a moment, as though considering whether Steph's injuries could possibly have been his doing. But if that is what she's thinking, it seems to be a thought that's quickly dismissed.
Well, that's fair, they do get terribly messy sometimes, when they get going. And I'm glad to hear it was no trouble. I worried for a moment there on learning a Company pilot was stranded alone with a Dog, but then they told me it was 68 and I knew you'd be all right. Nice and obedient that one, aren't you, 68? and briefly, her eyes go to him again.]
Yes, Ma'am.
[His voice is cool and clipped, indifferent.
Pity about Kevin, though. It was his first week on the job. she shrugs, seems to let it go surprisingly quickly, considering, We'll get that shipment loaded onto the vehicles and get you back to what passes for civilisation on this moon. Have someone take a look at your leg. You have Kevin's Dog Bite?]
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Well, that's fair, they do get terribly messy sometimes, when they get going. And I'm glad to hear it was no trouble. I worried for a moment there on learning a Company pilot was stranded alone with a Dog, but then they told me it was 68 and I knew you'd be all right. Nice and obedient that one, aren't you, 68? and briefly, her eyes go to him again.]
Yes, Ma'am.
[His voice is cool and clipped, indifferent.
Pity about Kevin, though. It was his first week on the job. she shrugs, seems to let it go surprisingly quickly, considering, We'll get that shipment loaded onto the vehicles and get you back to what passes for civilisation on this moon. Have someone take a look at your leg. You have Kevin's Dog Bite?]