Rapport: Friendship, Solidarity, Communion, Empathy

Rapport: Friendship, Solidarity, Communion, Empathy (2025) Martha Wells (The Murderbot Diaries #2.5)

Did I read this online when it first came out?

Yes I did.

But I read it again once I downloaded the copy Tania gifted me to my ereader.

Because even if there is no appearance of Murderbot, it’s still a Murderbot story.

Matteo smiled reassuringly. “Right, it was a joke. We like to joke around, me and Peri.” On the crew feed they said, Except it never gets my jokes because it has no sense of humor whatsoever.

Because you aren’t funny, Peri said.

It’s got you there, Iris told them.

Don’t help it, it doesn’t need your help, Matteo said.

Yay! ART!

I’ve altered the material’s profile so it will not be detected by corporate weapon scanners.

Iris was convinced. “Can you make one for Tarik, too?”

No, I dislike Tarik and would prefer to use this opportunity to be rid of him.

“Oh, thanks,” Tarik said.

Characters: Iris, Martyn, Tarik, Peri, Seth, Karime, Kaede, Matteo, Turi, Dr. Mauriq, Dr. Ladsen, Dr. Sunara

Publisher: Tor

Rating: 8.5/10

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