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[[In Nega-Nick's hotel room, he and Trudy are arguing over his use of "the link". Nega-Nick (masquerading as "our" Nick) is seated on his bed while Trudy stands nearby, arms crossed over her chest. Nega-Nick has just answered her question about how often he's used "the link" on Ki with the surprising (to her) news that he and Ki haven't been intimate since Lakatos.]]
Trudy: [skeptically] You two haven't...?
Nega-Nick: [looking away, scowling] No. She kept giving me excuses. First the cast, then I got sick, then she was sent on her trip...

Nega-Nick: [looking back at Trudy] Besides, the "link" doesn't WORK on her or anyone else. It only works between US. I don't know how or why. Maybe something happened at Lakatos that we "forgot..."

Trudy: [eyes narrowed, accusingly] So you'll use the "link" as a means to get a piece of tail when you can't get it at home, then...
Nega-Nick: [interrupting, shouting] THAT'S NOT WHAT HAPPENED!

Nega-Nick: [glaring] Besides, I already TOLD you. I only saw what was already there. I'm apparently not the ONLY one who has entertained that thought...