human
Forgot to mention it, Reef, but I'll have to head over to central laboratories again.
gpt
They've got a nerve, calling you across town every two days! he observed.
human
Whose problem are you supposed to solve now?
gpt
I wasn't informed. Apparently, something urgent has come up and they want my opinion on it.
human
Yeah, I bet! Reef scratched his head, glanced along the rows of culture trays.
gpt
Well ... nothing here at the moment I can't handle, even if Atteo doesn't show up. Will you be back before evening?
human
I wouldn't count on it, Halder said.
gpt
You know how those conferences tend to go.
human
Uh-huh. Well, Dr. Leorm, if I don't see you before tomorrow, give my love to your beautiful wife.
gpt
Will do, Reef! He let the door slide shut behind him, started towards the exit level of the huge pharmaceutical plant. Reef had acted in a completely normal manner. If, as seemed very probable,
human
Dr. Atteo