Titans by Edward W. Robertson

Author:Edward W. Robertson [Robertson, Edward W.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2013-08-31T19:00:00+00:00

"The average processing time on a passport is three to six weeks," Baxter explained to his new drinking buddy—and to their eavesdropper. "To get to Earth in time for the hearing, I have to leave by this Monday."

"Oh, you're brilliant," Arthur said into his ear. "Where did you learn that?"

The man nodded. "That's a shame."

"Truly," Baxter said. Their gazes locked for a moment, the AI and the middle-aged man. The man had heavy-lidded brown eyes and Baxter wouldn't have been able to see much in them even if he hadn't been atrocious at reading the minutiae of human expressions. "So. Drinks are on me until I can think of a faster way to spend her money or get back to Earth one last time."

They toasted, talked; the man's name was Rip. After twenty aimless minutes Arthur urged Baxter to wrap it up, try somewhere else. Baxter cleared his throat and subvocalized the notion Arthur should go mount a wall socket.

Rip lit another cigarette and squinted at him through the smoke. "So what would you do if you could get another passport?"

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