"Hmm?" says Corliss to Elayne, turning to look. Terenia is standing some distance off toward the bar, Dracon drawn, and although it is dim it looks like she's arguing with the Director from her tense stance.
His heart beats faster and he swallows. "Oh, Christ," he whispers, "what should I do?"
<Go and talk to her, mate,> Mike urges. <Myitt's all right in the end.>
<Yes, but she tried to kill them!> Corliss exclaims. <She would have cold-bloodedly written off our people just for her own foolish benefit.>
He realizes he's staring just when Terenia looks up toward the Mirage. Their eyes lock for a split second, and he drops his gaze, still facing Terenia but squinting intently at the gravel beneath his boots. The little green holoscreen hovers near his side, neglected.