Or maybe the yoga class ran over, Stone replied. Then Sig followed Trixie out of the building. Trixie made three pit stops on the way to the van, and Sig waited patiently. Good girl, Mason told her. Dont tell them anything until we know where we stand — but it isnt going to be pleasant. Lee, too. Im not sure that he has anything to do with it, but he might have some interesting notions. Especially since dumping Chaddi Jugo was all his idea to begin with. Theyre used to me being around. And as I said before, theyre no fans of Brads. Well, Drake said, you cant be blamed for it, Perry, But what? God forbid. Dinos phone went off again. He checked the caller ID, then switched off the instrument. I dont know how these people get my cell number, but they do, inevitably. Who is he? Sig can get to me in jail, she said. As far as looks are concerned, thats a cinch, but on his character it isnt so easy. Hes in the middle sixties, well-dressed, well-preserved, shaggy-eyebrowed, and gray-haired. But there’s something about the man which hits you with—well, not an impact, exactly. It catches you on your blind side. It’s not exactly a benevolence. It’s a quiet power—something in his manner and in the tone of his voice. I got offers from both while I was at MIT. But while NASA does many wonderful things, Id rather focus on this planet. And the NSA? I dont want to spy on people. I want to help them be happy. No, what about it? And, Mason went on, I looked her over pretty carefully to make certain there wasnt anything concealed. He smiled but still couldnt meet her eye. Now youre talking..