Naqi suspected that the ability to turn drunkenness on and off like a switch must be one of the most hallowed of diplomatic skills. (Alastair Reynolds)

Naqi suspected that the ability to turn drunkenness on and off like a switch must be one of the most hallowed of diplomatic skills.

Alastair Reynolds

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