[Q]: she was so not in the mood for him tonight . she 'd put jason in his place today ; maybe it was time to do the same with billy . with a slam of her door , claire whirled around to face him . `` claire ... i. . . i 'm sorry for bothering you , and you do n't have to worry about it anymore , '' said...

[A]: billy


[Q]: his mouth twisted . `` certainly not sympathy . '' she flicked him a rapid once-over as she set the cans down on the counter . he made no move toward the drinks . a ring of white that she had n't noticed before surrounded his lips . what was wrong with him ? `` why on earth would i offer you...

[A]: sympathy


[Q]: ` i 'll not be flying a ship again , i know that much . ' ` we have some good young pilots coming through , so we 'll be fine , ' said frosty . cragg said , ` i 'll still be involved with the training program , so that will keep me on my toes . ' ` good for you , craggy , ' said...

[A]: frosty


[Q]: `` well , lierva , you may be right about that -- '' `` right about what ? '' kiel said , breaking from a group of passing engineers who had just come out of the museum . `` that you 're late , as usual . '' lierva told him with a hearty laugh . several minutes later , the technicians emerged from the...

[A]:
museum