"Mmmm," Laura said, not liking this much. The older generation was always going on about the Abolition. As if abolishing bombs intended to destroy the planet had required transcendent genius. "Well, not everyone shares that philosophy. Or else these data sharks wouldn’t be here now, trying to roll with the punches." She lowered her voice. "Who do you think is blackmailing them? One of them, maybe? Those Singaporeans ... they’re so aloof and contemptuous. They look pretty suspicious."