th of it。〃
〃But why around the habitat？〃
〃Defense。〃
〃How is it defense？〃
〃Believe me； it is。〃
〃Beth； it's dangerous to have that stuff so close to us。〃
〃It's not wired up； Norman。 In fact； it's not wired up around the ship； either。 I have to go out and do that by hand。〃 She glanced at the screens。 〃I thought I'd wait a while first； maybe take a nap。 Are you tired？〃
〃No；〃 Norman said。
〃You haven't slept in a long time； Norman。〃
〃I'm not tired。〃
She gave him an appraising look。 〃I'll keep an eye on Harry； if that's what you're worried about。〃
〃I'm just not tired； Beth。〃
〃Okay；〃 she said； 〃suit yourself。〃 She brushed her luxuriant hair back from her face with her fingers。 〃Personally； I'm exhausted。 I'm going to get a few hours。〃 She started up the ＇＇296＇＇ stairs to her lab； then looked down at him。 〃Want to join me？〃
〃What？〃 he said。
She smiled at him directly； knowingly。 〃You heard me； Norman。〃
〃Maybe later； Beth。〃
〃Okay。 Sure。〃
She ascended the staircase； her body swinging smoothly； sensuously in the tight jumpsuit。 She looked good in that jumpsuit。 He had to admit it。 She was a good…lookin