The air crackled with rivalry and the potential for swift backstabbing. Geoffrey hadn't sensed anything like it since his last academic conference. (Alastair Reynolds)

The air crackled with rivalry and the potential for swift backstabbing. Geoffrey hadn't sensed anything like it since his last academic conference.

Alastair Reynolds

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