Chapter 26

Frowning, I looked over my newest design on the virtual mannequin. Noticing my expression, Yaru held his hand out. I passed him the device.

“You're getting better,” he said.

I smiled and clutched the seat, the bubble car tilting to pass another. Yaru didn't even react.

“Keep practising.” He gave me back the crystal. “But you'll have to use the two designs you already have and extra bits until your unveiling.”

“Should we use one of the new designs for the unveiling ceremony?” I asked, already considering which of my newer designs I'd like to display most.

“No. Everyone at the unveiling will already be more than happy to part with their credits. They won't need the extra enticement.”

“They will already be pleased they're finally getting to screw me?”

“Precisely.”

We lapsed into silence, but I couldn't quite bring myself to draw any more right now. I had other thoughts on my mind. I knew how big my debt had been the moment Daniel had signed me into his care. I didn't know how much it had