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Anna tilted her head, realising that he thought she actually meant what she'd said. Probably her fault. "Relax, I'm not a bully. You have done nothing wrong... I think." She said, this time trying to sound less threatening. She briefly held a hand out, showing her palm, as if to convince him that she meant no harm. She could tell that he didn't want her around, so she decided that it was time to leave. This kid was obviously brought out of balance.

"I'll be in the stable," she said, as she turned halfway around, "Please don't send another robot the next time."

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Callen watched the robot wheel away from them again, and then sat down by the table closest to them. Few others were around, but Michel looked up and waved at them, before returning to the book he was reading. "Are you good at looking like a tourist?" She asked, and with a gesture invited him to sit beside her.

"When hiding in a big city, it's much easier to hide in plain sight, I feel."