Squid is the original console jock, a ghost in the Grid, probably the leading decker in Seattle. All he really cares about is blowing security codes, breaking into proprietary systems, and hijacking other people’s data. Getting him to make a run or to check things out is mostly a matter of paying Giselle enough to act as intermediary. Giselle may not know drek about computers, but she does know about biz. Newcomers pay premium prices. Regular clients get discounts. People Giselle knows and likes pay only the basic rate, like a door fee, and there is no haggling later over additional charges.