She should feel uncomfortable with him right now. Surely he's thinking about turning her in. But there's still that kindness in his tone, in his face, that makes her feel like he's not her enemy. Silly, silly girl. Wariness wakes at last. She should have charged her protections, at least. The only weapon she has is the laser pen in her bag.

"So," Bo Rylen says, offering his hand, "what does it feel like to have an Underlord after you, anyway?"

Didi fumbles for something ...