Tillman's eyes narrowed, his progress slowing. It was just so bizarre. Was this one of the robots-turned-human that Simon had been raving about? It certainly seemed behavior fitting of one.

He observed for a few more seconds before deciding that creeping up on sleeping folk was a pretty good way to get put on a few more watch lists. He didn't need that. Best to retreat before she woke up.

His communicator beeped, piercingly loud in the silent room. Tillman fumbled to shut it off. Simon.