[ Well, it's nice to find a kindred spirit in the realm of sarcastically disparaging the state of the law in the imPort community. Anderson is relieved that someone understands her so immediately. She's felt more than a little adrift, pulled from an extremely structured, stratified society to... this. ]

Thanks. I appreciate it. If you need my input or details on my abilities, let me know. I wouldn't mind working in my normal capacity as a Judge, either. Usually I use what I see in people's minds to make sure I'm sentencing them appropriately. [ Not too lenient or too harsh, no matter if that gets her in trouble sometimes for not being strict enough.

There's a long hesitation before she permits herself to speak more personally. ] It's disorienting. I'm still getting used to it. [ That's about as much of an admission as she can bring herself to make. For a telepath, she's a private person-- she's learned to be. ]