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ments at Sarah's request,
comforting the 'jacs as they were lifted out of their natural environment.
On one such a shipment, Wendy saw Carli alone for the first time since 's
departure for the ship. The ease with which Carli wore 's skinsuit was
somehow depressing; Wendy loathed the feel of the space gear more than any
other part of the trips. They embraced, but immediately Wendy could feel
that it was the touch of a friend and not that of a lover.
"How are things planetside," Carli asked when they separated.
"Fine. The net's still secure, and from what tapping I've done it looks like
nobody suspects anything".
"And you're always telling me about illegal stuff? Shit, Wendy, they'd
better not find out".
"And you're always telling me 'don't worry, I know what I'm doing', so
there".
They both smiled. "And how are thing up here"?
Carli's face lit up. "Great. I'm really learning a lot. You know, things
have been happening out there in the Free Planets that would amaze you.
Plus, Kate thinks that she's close to some real
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