Deborah smiled. "No," she said. "They're pretty bad on most of the other Younger Worlds, too—except for Newton and Cassida." "That might be a legacy of the era when the organizations on those worlds were forced to operate underground," Bleys mused. "But in any case, I don't want them to be too good at protecting themselves—not just yet." "Because it would make it a lot harder for you to keep an eye on them, through my people," Deborah said. She smiled again. "Don't you worry about trusting me?" she asked. "A little," Bleys said. "You're the most calculated risk I've ever taken." "But calculated is the operative word here, isn't it?" she replied. "I've always liked the analytical way you approach problems. And I think you've recognized that my people wouldn't gain much if we betrayed you." "That's one way to put it," Bleys said. "You might gain a little wealth by trading me for another employer, but I think that's nothing that's likely to motivate your people, or yourself." "You're right—at least so long as you pay us well enough to satisfy our needs." "Are you having any problems in that area?" "No," she said.
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