> "Your sense of humor has not changed. Dry as ever. What brings you
back here? Thought you hated this place..." was the reply.
"It grows on you in time," she replied. "Let me introduce you to a friend." She
gestured to Brennan. "Just call him, 'Doc.'"
Matt nodded, but didn't say anything. He was too busy watching everyone in the room,
while trying not to look as if he were watching everyone in the
room. This was her show. He'd follow where she led.
The Horta made some odd blob-like equivalent to a nod.
"So, What brings you here, and what is this likely to cost me?"
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