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The door opened, and Rodin looked up. He gave Vanya a smile he didn’t feel—it was about time she sorted out his access.
“Wondered if my message got through,” he said as she stepped into the room. It didn’t look like anyone was hovering in the corridor, but she closed the door before he could check.
She shrugged. “I’m doing what I can. Sent another request to Aleph, says she’s working on it. Lots of connected parts, or something.” She shrugged. “Have to live with the situation for now.”
“I can be patient.”
“Just as well.”
Vanya stood in the doorway, her feet planted firmly and her arms by her side. She appeared uncomfortable.
Maybe Rodin’s face looked worse than it felt.
“Don’t suppose you’ve sorted a meeting with Genna yet.”
Vanya pulled a face. “She’s got a busy sche
