The lack of motivation to run this Suit was far from satisfactory for Pierre, and all he could do was seethe. His words would, likely, fall on deaf ears, so it was virtually pointless for him to say a word.

Of course, when the pharmacist spoke -- one of his favorite outcasts, really, considering her heritage, even despite the fact that she was six years his junior -- he turned his attention toward her, giving the Five a perfect opportunity to skitter out.

Wasn't she just a doll? "A very difficult time of month, unfortunately. Invariably, toward the middle of the month, it becomes a mystery how best to care for oneself, one's rooms, and one's equipment." Ask him how happy he was about that. Go on.