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"Excellent," she says. "So, what are you after?" she asks, still pointing the gun at you.

Chalidah seems like the kind of person who would appreciate honesty.

"What case?" she asks.

You give her your usual spiel.

She lowers her gun.

It's nice not to have the gun pointed at you anymore, but the naivety on display here is astounding. It's a wonder people can still trust each other more often than not. Too often for their own good.

"Fine," she says. She fixes her gaze on you. Her eyes are piercing, as if she can see right through you. "I'll show you around. Then we can talk more." She motions for you to go further into the facility. "Walk with me."

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