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Guppy is enjoying not having to watch his back, and is looking refreshed and relaxed today. No Urquhart to bother him. No nasty administrator at work. He's even finished his paperwork.

He's now sitting with Carlotta, who was also at a loose end, playing what appears to be a Milliways version of Guess Who. Or so it would sound from the questions.

Carlotta peers at her game board for a moment, then asks.

"Are you human or human-like in appearance?"

"No."

Carlotta flicks down some of the little pictures.

Anyone else want to play? They're close to the end of the game.

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"Almost certainly yes." Guppy says.

"Do you have powers?"

"Yes. Do you?"

"No... Are you under 25?"

"Yes."

Guppy flicks the cards down and waits for Takumi to ask his question.

"Are you from somewhere in the western hemisphere of Earth?"

"Yes." Guppy says.

"Are you human or humanoid in appearance?"

"Yes. Are you from late 20th early 21st century?"

"No. Are you?"

"Yes. Do you have red hair?"

"Yes. Are you yourself, Takumi?"

"Yes. Are you Will Scarlett?"

"Yes. Heh, of all the luck, getting your own card."

"Lucky me." He hands the card back. It's not a straight picture: Depending on where it catches the light it's either Takumi, Faiz, or the Wolf Orphenoch.

"Sweet." Guppy comments. "How did you get it hologram?"

"How should I know? I didn't make it."

"I just wondered, it's still cool."

"Not that cool."

"Okay. Sorry." Grin. "Anyway I think that was a draw wasn't it?"

"Yeah."

"Do you want to go again?"

"I don't think I know enough people for it to work."

"Fair enough. Want a drink instead?"

"Water'll do."

Guppy orders him a glass of water.

"Yeah, you can't always tell from the cards if the person is say a superhero. A bit of background knowledge helps."

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