"You want to disguise yourself as a [i]slave[/i]?" I heard my voice rise, incredulous.

"That plan only works in areas where slavery is still practiced illegally. On civilized worlds that would draw attention," I reminded him. "Besides, do you--do you know what being a slave is actually like?" I asked, keeping my tone even. "It's nothing like your... games, Wolfe."

Surely he realized even in pretend he would have no rights. No freedom. With his build he could pass for a Class 4, certainly. Or a Class 1. At the thought a painful memory began to surface, so I set it aside.