human
Your name is Alan Donnell, isn't it? And you're a Free Status man, unregistered, employed as a professional gamesman Class B?
gpt
That's right, sir.
human
I suppose you've heard that the man who lived here--Max Hawkes--was killed in an attempted robbery this morning.
gpt
Y-yes, sir. I heard it a little while ago, on the newscasts. I'm still a little shaken up. W-would you care for a drink, Inspector?
human
Not on duty, thanks, Gainer said cheerfully.
gpt
Tell me, Alan--how long did you know Max Hawkes?
human
Since last May. I'm an ex-starman. I--jumped ship. Max found me wandering around the city and took me in. But I never knew anything about any robberies, Inspector. Max kept his mouth pretty well sealed most of the time. When he left here this morning, he said he was going to the bank to make a deposit. I never thought----