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The woman behind the desk wore a short jacket with a single button fastening it across her chest. She looked up from her screen and smiled. “Ah, yes. Here it is. Thank you for being prompt, Miss Paskia. Please, take a seat. Is there anything I can get you while you wait? Would you like a drink? If you would like something to read, there are screens on the table, with all the major media subscriptions. Make yourself comfortable, and Mister Jael will call for you when he is ready.”
“Thank you. I would like a glass of water, if that is not too much to ask.” Paskia already felt a dryness in her throat.
“Of course.” The woman with the short jacket turned to her companion. “Delaine, would you be so kind? Thank you.” She smiled at Paskia once more. “My colleague will bring your drink
