Chapter 33Chief Instructor Vina stepped from the train and looked around for the car that was supposed to take her to the village for the regional schools’ concert and prize giving. She carried a small bag containing a change of clothes and her new wafer-thin computer pad, a gift from grateful Security Department staff. Generally, she preferred to return home after events such as this even if it meant a late night, but Yuki had persuaded her to stay, saying she had important news. The two rooms at the inn had already been booked, so Yuki had arranged accommodation at her neighbours’ house, her employer Bruno having returned home.
A small car entered the station compound and drew to a halt at least ten metres from where Vina stood, even though no other vehicles were present. The driver rem
