Chapter 16Oscar lounged on the couch in his new furnished apartment, simple but comfortable. The laptop sat on the coffee table at a perfect height for typing. He liked it here, but the noise from the next unit bothered him, TV sounds audible just enough to distract.
Footsteps outside followed a shadow across the drapes, which he’d closed because of all the passersby. Fine for now, later he might find something quieter and reclusive. No rush, Karen would help him look.
His phone beeped, a text from her. Radhi called and wondered why he hadn’t heard from you. Here’s his number again if you need it, 702-555-0134
Oscar welcomed some interest from a prospective double. Friendliness helped to broach the difficult topic of sharing identity. Oscar avoided nervous or unpleasant candidates.
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