“More than you probably think.”
“Good. Then I hope you’ll realize my behavior toward you has been nothing personal.”
“If you say so.” Johnathan kept his words guarded, his tone subdued.
“I know there are people in Society—I’ve talked to them—who think equality for androids would mean the end of civilization. That’s nonsense. DeVrie Enterprises would survive, and even thrive, I know it. You can count on us to be at the forefront of any social change.”
“That’s very comforting.”
“And even in the Scavenger Hunt…oh, I admit I had my doubts about your abilities—you’re so young, after all—but you’ve been working out quite well and you’ve been very helpful. With your continued help, I know we’re going to win.”
“I want to win very much,” Johnathan said. “My people are counting on me.”
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