“You don’t like Echo, do you, Mr. Dominic?”

“It’s not that I don’t like her. It’s sometimes I worry you do.”

“Your objections have been noted, thank you, Mr. Dominic.”

“As always, just trying to protect your interests.”

“I’m touched.”

“If I may, Echo has been exhibiting the same signs Alpha did before his composite event. Now, if you’re not willing to send her to the Attic…”

“Don’t gamble on what I’d be willing to do, Mr. Dominic. Take the stairs.”