ALEJO: He nods. “All good. You said the Exodus folks came and took the . . . my head right after I died?”
STORY: “Yes, and clearly reattached it to whoever’s body you’re walking around with now. Why are you asking me to repeat what you already know?”
TUELLER: “We have some gaps.”
STORY: “I’m impressed they found such a good match to your physique.”
STORY: She peers at his neck. “And no scarring.”
STORY: “Impressive.”
ALEJO: Alejo smiles again. “Well, this has been . . . enlightening. What Tueller said. Fun, thanks for the body.” He looks at Tueller and Millie. “We got what we need, yeah?”
MILLICENT: Millie swallows and nods.
TUELLER: “We are trying to track down what happened here to fill in the gaps. Do you know what system these particular Exodus folks were part of?”
TUELLER: “As Alejo says, he has some gaps, and so do we. And, as you say, this is very good work and we want to pursue it further.”
STORY: “Hm?” She’s distracted from her leering. “Oh. R&D, I believe.”
STORY: “Roti division.”
ALEJO: Alejo closes his eyes and sighs. “Right.”