Rapport Quotes

“None of this would help the idea that crews for highlevel transports tended to be insular weirdos.”
― Martha Wells, Rapport: Friendship, Solidarity, Communion, Empathy

“Matteo said seriously, “That’s great, Peri. You could wear that under a shirt, nobody’d see it.” 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.”
― Martha Wells, Rapport: Friendship, Solidarity, Communion, Empathy

“Is it possible the station is actually on fire?” Ladsen wondered. Peri, mercifully only on the crew-private feed, said, Yes, but I didn’t think it relevant to mention. “Perihelion says it’s not on fire,” Iris said, trying to smile confidently and fairly sure she just looked irritated. Peri, come on, relax a little. Tarik added, And you people say I’m cranky. Matteo said, You’re jealous because you’ve never been able to compete in the crank-off. Peri said, I have unfair advantages.”
― Martha Wells, Rapport: Friendship, Solidarity, Communion, Empathy

“Oh. Oh, Peri". Iris found a seat on a rock. "So you really like this person?"
"I had never encountered another intelligence that I could experience this kind of rapport with before.”
― Martha Wells, Rapport: Friendship, Solidarity, Communion, Empathy

“Peri replied, If the mission team is unable to cope with me, they are unable to face hostile corporates.”
― Martha Wells, Rapport: Friendship, Solidarity, Communion, Empathy