Chapter 24: Bo Rylen
She should feel uncomfortable with him right now. Surely he's thinking about turning her in. But there's still that kindness in his tone, in his face, that makes her feel like he's not her enemy. Silly, silly girl. Wariness wakes at last. She should have charged her protections, at least. The only weapon she has is the laser pen in her bag.
"So," Bo Rylen says, offering his hand, "what does it feel like to have an Underlord after you, anyway?"
Didi fumbles for something to say, even as Bo laughs and shoos her toward the exit.
"There are more comfortable places to talk," he says. "And I have a delivery to make."
Didi hesitates, hand going to her bag. She could get a few good cuts in with the laser pen before he could pin her down. If she can get her fingers around it.
He doesn't move, but his face softens further. "I'm no threat to you," he says in a voice that reminds her of the gunslinger. "I promise. I just want out."