I've made a complete duplicate of my files. Technically, they're not supposed to leave my office, but I would be very grateful if you'd take them to Old Earth with you. I'd feel much happier with someone I know is clean in possession of my data in case-"
The colonel broke off with a crooked smile, and Keita nodded soberly.
"I will-and I'm honored by your trust."
"Thank you. And with your permission, Sir, I'll arrange a periodic security download to you. One outside my normal channels."
"Do you have a feeling?" Keita's eyes were suddenly intent, and the colonel shrugged.
"I … don't know. It's just that I suspect we've been penetrated even more deeply than we've guessed. I don't want to sound paranoid, but these people have certainly demonstrated they're not shy about killing people. If I get too close to their mole … Well, accidents happen, Sir Arthur.
The colonel broke off with a crooked smile, and Keita nodded soberly.
"I will-and I'm honored by your trust."
"Thank you. And with your permission, Sir, I'll arrange a periodic security download to you. One outside my normal channels."
"Do you have a feeling?" Keita's eyes were suddenly intent, and the colonel shrugged.
"I … don't know. It's just that I suspect we've been penetrated even more deeply than we've guessed. I don't want to sound paranoid, but these people have certainly demonstrated they're not shy about killing people. If I get too close to their mole … Well, accidents happen, Sir Arthur.
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[ In Fury Born ]
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