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Cat pulled his hat lower. That would make him appear suspicious in the districts, but inside it would be dismissed as a quirk. At least, he hoped it would, just as he hoped those monitoring the Dome’s Eyes weren’t trained warriors, or those in the direct employ of Authority.
Coming to Shae’s residence was a risk, but Cat had to work fast now.
His hand brushed the side of his coat, and felt the comforting bulge of his glass blade. Then he pressed the door screen and turned his face to the Eye overhead.
She must have recognised his urgency, because the door buzzed, and Cat entered. He took the stairs, and when he reached Shae’s door she already held it open.
“Things are moving fast,” Cat said, before Shae could even utter a greeting. “There’s much to discuss.”
He strode past
