Part 22

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- David...

- Judy?

I looked questioningly at the girl who had joined Panam and I in the tent late last night. Luckily for us we weren't going to have sex this evening, so we were just sitting next to each other and watching some film over a hacked communication channel.

What was the film about?

Fuck knows! I was more interested in Panam's lips, which responded to my kiss with such passion and desire, than in what the film was about.

- I... can I talk to you?

- Should I leave?

Panam looked questioningly at Judy and she shook her head.

- 'No... it's nothing like that... it's just that I was counting on a little help....

- If it's within my power...

I shrugged.

Help Judy?

No problem at all. I'd be happy to help her!

Judy went deeper into the tent and sat down on a massive chest that was used for storing things, but could also act as a chair.

For a while we sat in silence. Judy felt a little uncomfortable for some reason, and it wasn't because Panam and I were sitting in each other's arms, or because of our kissing when she came in. Still, we kissed a lot in front of her, I even let my hands loose a little.....

- Judy?

Panam drew the attention of her friend who had gone into her mind and she looked at us with a startled expression.

- Yes... I'm sorry... Anyway... I took your advice....

- My advice?

- Yes...

Judy nodded her head.

- Not to sue Knight City, but to sue the particular official who made the decision to forge the documents. Not right away, of course, I thought, then I consulted a lawyer, but it might even work out. I might even get my criminal record expunged....

- И?

I was really wondering what Judy wanted from me, now that she was asking for something.

- We don't have enough evidence...

She dropped her gaze to the floor of the tent.

- And you have a plan?

- Yes...

Judy nodded her head.

- We need to infiltrate a couple of places and get data from the archives and the servers.

- And that could be used as evidence in court?

- Well...

Judy blinked.

- ...I went a little further, and after talking to a lawyer...well, with a little money, the judge will turn a blind eye to the fact that the evidence didn't come to us legally. Or rather, some suspicious coincidences. The main thing is not to leave a direct trace to himself.

I nodded my head.

- When?

- А?

Judy looked at me in surprise.

- Just like that?

- Did you think we were going to fight?

Panam supported me in my decision to help Judy in getting the data she needed.

- Well...I was thinking at least about the price.....

- Whoa.

I interrupted Judy, and in addition to being very firm and demanding in my tone, I raised my hand to stop Judy from saying the stupid thing she was about to say.

- Judy, you're our friend, and if there's any way we can help you. Help, you know, not a paid favour, not to put you in debt or anything, but to help you....

- I-thank you.

Tears ran down Judy's cheeks.

- You're welcome.

I let go of Panam and went over to Judy and put my arm round her shoulders. Panam sat on the other side of her and hugged her too.

We just sat in silence for a while.

- So when?

- In about three weeks...

Judy sounded very uncertain.

- Why so tentative?

- Well.

Judy was staring at the floor of the tent again.

- ...that's the deadline. In three and a half weeks, this evidence has to be attached to the case. If we don't, the evidence will be disregarded.

I closed my eyes...

- So, over the next week we'll go to Vic's a couple of times, he'll replace my muscles. I'll take another three days to adjust and recover. And then we'll storm the archives.

- Я...

Judy looked at me confused.

- You, by this point, should be slowly gathering data on the places we'll be breaking into. Find their plans and learn about their security systems.

- Okay...

Judy nodded her head.

- 'That's good, now why don't you come watch the film with us?

- А?

- Just watch it.

I grinned.

- ...We were not going to be lecherous, but if we are alone together, we won't be able to hold back....

Panam nodded her head.

*** A few days later. ***

- We couldn't hold it in.

I shook my head as I watched Becca and Lucy get into the car with us, only if we were going to drive to Vic and come back after the check-up, they'd said they'd had enough. It's not their kind of life in tents.

Well it is understandable, such life is not for everyone, but it is a shame that they could not get into such romance of sand and tents.

Not that I myself was directly inflamed by such life, but I definitely felt its charm.

- It wasn't my thing.

Becca shook her head

- ...too relaxed. Too friendly. And I'm used to having every neighbour, except you, ready to either tell me off or piss themselves in fear at the sight of me. And here...

Becca glanced wistfully around the camp as the Tortic started up and began to pick up speed.

- ...too quiet, though it's unusual to shoot at cans, especially with a revolver without sights. Maybe I'll do something like that at a shooting range somewhere.

- It's quiet in here.

When Becca stopped talking, Lucy took the floor.

- ...but there's not enough information for me. I'm used to always surfing the net, and here it's very limited and most of the traffic goes through the local raner. And she's not gonna share that traffic.

- Well, you can buy an amplifier and set up your own channel.....

Lucy gave me a thoughtful look and nodded her head.

- You know, maybe that's just the way out... because my dream is still a bit idealistic... and having lived like this, away from civilisation.....

Panam snorted resentfully and indignantly.

- ...Well, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, I realised that I couldn't stay on the moon for long. It wasn't my thing, and the network would be even worse. So buy an amplifier, buy a car, and equip it...

Lucy closed her eyes.

- ...Yes, it's possible....

- By the way, Panam, we'll have to stop by a place after Vic.

- М?

- I've got my eye on a car.....

- What kind of car is it?

Panam looked at me with suspicion.

- Well, I've taken into account everything you told me earlier, so I've decided on a Behemoth from Militich.

- Eek!

The cake swerved to the side, but then levelled out.

- Are you crazy?

- No...

I shrugged.

- It's got a big body, and with a few of my ideas, it's bigger than our one-bedroom. You can have a workshop, a bedroom and even a shower! I'm not even talking about the kitchen.

- A shower?

Panam looked at me in surprise. And if Panam was only surprised, the other girls looked at me with interest and delight.

- Well, yes, a shower... of course a regular shower will not be possible to make, still it will be too wasteful, but if the spray of water to make more than the usual shower head ... in general, with a reduction in water consumption, you can get pleasure as a normal shower. And the shower water can be passed through several filters, which will completely purify it. You'd just have to make a separate tank for that water....

- Erm... A shower is certainly nice, and a weapons repair shop... but a kitchen....

Panam shook her head.

- A kitchen is redundant. Everyone in the clan cooks over a fire, and if someone had a kitchen for cooking, it would look extremely strange.

She sighed.

- Are you suggesting I make pancakes in front of everyone? You won't get any....

- A kitchen is a very good idea!

Panam nodded her head. She changed her mind in less than a second.

- Phew!

- Don't you snort!

She glanced menacingly at the back seat where Judy, Becca and Lucy were sitting.

- You've eaten his pancakes... and you know you can't let that stuff out!

- I have to agree...how much can the body of the Hippo be expanded?

Judy was mildly interested.

- Well, in camping mode, it'll be the same, but in parking mode... well, I reckon three or four times. It all depends on what you put into it and what kind of technology you use.

I scratched my cheek thoughtfully.

- If anything, I'd like to steal a couple of old blueprints, study them... it could solve the electricity problem, not just for the car, but for the whole camp. We could do away with solar panels.

- David...

Panam gave me a hard look.

- Panam?

- If you can solve this problem, I will personally petition for you to join the clan and be appointed as its head.

I blinked.

- Me? I'm an outsider....

- You, you, the electricity problem is second only to the drinking water problem. You can buy groceries in any city, go by lorry, buy them and that's it... but we have to transport water by tankers and save money. And electricity...

Panam shrugged her shoulders.

- You have no idea how much work it takes to cut into the existing grid without being noticed, or to uncover our solar panels. And then you have to fold them up before you leave....

I closed my eyes.

- Well, all in all... I don't see any problem with solving the water problem....

- What?!

- But only after the electricity problem is solved. If I can solve that problem, I'll figure out something about the water.

Actually, I already have an idea. Still, now people have forgotten what it means to drill wells, but in my past life it was often done. And even though I personally did not have to do such a thing, but the process I imagine and what kind of equipment for this will be needed as well I imagine.

Well, in the first approximation, that's for sure.

- You'll be worshipped... we'll only have the food problem... OWLs would be jealous!

I shrugged.

- I don't give a shit about Saul's opinion... and frankly, I wouldn't want you to spread the word about my plans. They're too ambitious, especially since I'm not going to quit my solo job. And if it doesn't work out, only you will know about it, and if it does... then we'll make people happy.

- All right, but you'll tell me what you want...

Panam's voice was demanding.

- Me too...

Judy joined her.

- ...Still, you're willing to take a risk for me, so I'll help you in any way I can.

I nodded my head.

- I'll tell you all about it after we deal with Vic.....