Binary code: Mystery number one - стр. 23

Ruthra was immediately reminded of a James Bond movie. It was hard to suspect a special agent in him – a drunkard, a smoker, a boozer.

– The assistants will tell you the details, they know you in advance. There's a file on each of them in the safe. Here's the key, carry it with you at all times. Even though it's connected to the entry-exit system, you'll still be asked. And now I have a question: although our system works very well and knows what urine test you will have after the New Year, I would like to know from your mouth how you feel about Jews?

That question surprised Ruthra. It surprised him because it sounded like it was here. He made many inferences from any question and tried to choose the answer that was appropriate in this case. Ruthra answered calmly:

– I'm fine with it. But why the Jews? Are you Jewish?

– No way. You have a very serious and responsible assignment. I don't think you have your own game, the viability of the state depends on it, that is, what can be done with the system.

Having said that, Vasilyevich left. Rutra's brain was working hard. He could not understand the sacred meaning of what he had said last. What did this have to do with the secret center? How could one play his game here? Just as Ruthra sat down at his desk and tried to make sense of his office, there was a knock at the door. It was opened by a girl, tall, thin, with black hair. Rutra noticed that there were other girls behind her.

– Hello! – they said.

– Hello," Ruthra replied.

– We came to find out our mode of operation," said the first one and smiled strangely.

Ruthra replied in surprise:

– What, you get to choose? This is a restricted facility, there are regulations and shifts. Excuse me, who are you?

– Your assistants.

– Then let's get acquainted," Ruthra suggested.

– My name is Katya.

– It's a pleasure.

The girl hiding behind her said she was Yulia, the next one called herself Olesya. They smiled.

– What's so funny? – Ruthra asked.

– There's nothing funny," Katya said. – Can I come in?

– Come on in.

She came close and asked almost in a whisper:

– Did he ask you about the Jews?

Ruthra looked at her in surprise.

– Do you know what his last name is?

– No, I don't know.

– Did he scold or praise the Jews? – she asked.

– I don't know, I don't care. He just asked.

– I hope I didn't offend you.

Rutra looked at the girls and thought, "What are busty young women doing here? What kind of professionals are they?"

– No," Ruthra replied. – Let's talk about work. Tell me all about the center. I haven't been very involved. What did you do before my appointment?