But what do they want with Lyssra? And why was I left out of the loop?
I mean I know her well enough. I helped her find an apartment and a job when she ran away. Not that I was too keen on the idea. Lyssra had the look of someone who�d try it on her own and end up in worse trouble. And she offered me a decent clip of cred just to find her someplace to work. To be honest, I figured the girl would run back home as soon as she realized she was going to be living in a slum apartment and working at a strip club. I doubt that�s the connection. Her own mother doesn�t know about my role in this, though I find it ironic that she�ll occasionally pay me to keep track of her daughter. The woman is a few bricks short anyway. Lyssra, I�ve come to find out, isn�t.
The point is, I know lots of people. And lots of people know me. Just because I keep an eye on the girl doesn�t make me her keeper. Or anyone to her really. Which can add up to a couple of things�
1. Lyssra is in a whole lot of trouble.
2. I�m being edged out by new competition.
Probably both.
Maxis must see something in my expression because he looks that much more concerned. �Not good is it? I had a bad feeling.�
�I�ll look into it." I add in a more level tone, "I�m making coffee, did you want some?� Worst thing to do is give Maxis something else to worry about. A damsel in distress is the last thing he needs to add to his workload. Especially this one. Still, I have to agree with him. It doesn�t look good. Not at all. Just because I�m saving every credit to get out doesn�t mean this isn�t my city. Jhaelyn watches out for his interests. All of them. I think it�s time to remind to remind some people of that.
and Chains