Chapter Nine
May 6, 2229, Neo Southern California Metroplex, en route to Euterpe Corporation Headquarters
Sitting in the passenger seat of the MX 60, Jia tried to push down the bubbling annoyance that had filled her all morning. It finally erupted as a loud snort.
“What’s that about?” Erik looked at her. “I think I’m doing a pretty good job of flying.”
Jia sighed. “It’s not you. I’m just annoyed we had to waste a half-day of investigation because of that pompous reptile. I want to throat-punch him.”
“Yeah, he’s a real charming guy who needs a few teeth loosened, but he also backed off, which means he’s scared of us, and we can use that if we need to.”
Erik kept a loose hold on the control yoke. Jia had noticed he had been smiling the entire morning, ever since getting his first beign
