She knew he wouldn't react well and isn't surprised by Bo's instant rejection through the scowl on his face. Even Pip clatters in denial while the thief speaks.

"He's far past saving, Didi." Bo tries to turn away but she doesn't let him, grasping his arm in one hand and holding tight. "For certain Murta's wrung what she can from him by now and he's been slagged."

Does he have proof of that? She shudders an instant before shaking off the fear his words roused. No, he ...