"And Sis has more than a passing interest in Tiny," Odeon said.
"Then I'd suggest she invite him in," Cortin said. "While she does—any news?"
She meant professional, not personal, Odeon knew; he shook his head. "Nothing worth mentioning. The Brothers are still laying low, and aside from confirming what you found out about the Shannons, Ivan says the Detention Center Inquisitors have been drawing blanks."
"What about the one we brought with us?"
"Dave and Ivan teamed up on him, but unless you count some entertainment, they didn't get anything useful."
"Blast! Not wishing anyone anything bad, but I'll be glad when this stalemate breaks."
"You aren't the only one," Odeon agreed emphatically. "Morale's as good as you could expect, maybe a little better, but everyone's itching for some action." He made a wry face. "Group therapy can only do so much, even when you've got a bunch of compatible enthusiasts. Which we definitely do, even with you out of action."
"Good." Most Enforcement men were heterosexual whenever possible, to Cortin's gratification, but had no hesitation in enjoying each other rather than doing without; if they weren't compatible, morale suffered. "Nobody's getting shorted or exploited?"
"No. Everything's as smooth as we could hope for, and everyone's looking forward to having you join in."
"I plan to," Cortin said, then turned to Chang, who had come back in with Pritchett. "Unless you'd recommend otherwise?"