Major Fischer seemed to consider a long time. She glanced down at the offered hoof, then her pistol. Then she took it. But she didn’t speak to Deadlight. She glared straight across the room at James when she spoke. “The AAs are still on, Dr. Irwin. This is your mess.” She turned and stormed out of the room without another word, the heavy steel door opening and shutting with a thump behind the security bot that followed her.