"Forgive my interruption," said Lowbeer, "but I’m afraid I’ve no choice." She wore a hairy tweed jacket and matching skirt. It occurred to Netherton that that went quite well with Rainey’s peripheral’s outfit. "Please allow me to join you." The Michikoid, Netherton saw, was bringing a chair. "Miss Rainey," said Lowbeer, "I am Inspector Ainsley Lowbeer, of the Metropolitan Police. You do understand that you are present here, legally, under the Android Avatar Act?"