They arrived at their destination at five minutes to ten. The Centre for Public Science stood opposite the old city museum and was, as the sign noted, ‘a community facility funded by the O-Tek Corporation'. In the corner was a discreet O-Tek logo and the corporate slogan: ‘O-Tek - The Return of Greater Things'.

Benn and Charlie bypassed the main reception area and took a side door into a VIP waiting room. Benn didn't particularly want the staff to know he was there. It would only cause fuss, gossip and general nuisance. Cirrus was expecting them, and that was enough.