“Nicole,” Kongrosian was saying rapidly, “is the last true woman in our society. I know her, doctor; I’ve met her countless times, due to my illustrious career. I know what I’m talking about, don’t you think? And—” Dr. Superb hung up the phone. “You hung up on him,” Chic Strikerock said, becoming fully alert. He ceased fooling with the match. “Was that right to do?” Then he shrugged. “I guess it’s your business, not mine.” He tossed the match away. “That man,” Superb said, “has a delusion that’s overpowering. He experiences Nicole Thibodeaux as real. Whereas actually she’s the most synthetic
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