"Wait a minute," Chon called.
Ellik turned back. "Yeah?"
"Don't forget to take your communicator with you." Chon's voice was choked. "You may get out of line of sight if you go off with that troupe."
"I know this business," Ellik said, turning away.
"Mike, I'm sorry if I offended you. Shake, huh?"
Ellik smiled sourly. "Forget it."
"Come on, shake."
"Okay, we're buddies. Do I actually have to pump your clammy paw?"
"Please!"
"Oh, for Pete's sake!" Ellik turned around and kissed Chon on the forehead.