He started to touch the mechanism under the keyboard, then pulled his hand back with a snap. "Ah," he said. "Must deactivate the security....Turn around, please." "What?" "Turn around, Claire. It's a secure password!" "You have GOT to be kidding." "Why ever would I joke about that? Please turn.
Rachel CaineTrav, if you cross us -- " "I know. You'll get me. I'll try not to pee all over myself in terror.
Rachel CaineReally? Is he running for Worst Boyfriend Ever?" "In the subcategory of Completely Awesome.
Rachel CaineYeah, and by the way? How much does it suck that I'm an adult if I kill somebody, and not if I want a beer?
Rachel Caine"I don't like this," he said. "I don't like knowing you can't forgive me, Claire. Please, I said I was sorry, what do you want me to do? Beg? I will. I'll get on my knees right here if you want."
Rachel CaineOliver laughed - actually laughed."I like this new Claire," he said. "You should work her this hard all the time, Myrnin. She's interesting when she's forthright." Claire, possessed by the spirit of Eve, shot him the finger. Which made him laugh again, shake his head, and walk up the steps.
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