Despite repeated assurances from the Senate that our planet will be made safe, rodents and other dangerous creatures remain firmly ensconced in the planet's lower levels. The Times' man-on-the-street, Vic Harmon, interviewed Exterminator Omdur Baq about this distressing problem.

Times: Thank you, Mr Baq, for taking the time to speak with us. Our readers are naturally quite concerned about the vermin problem.

Baq: No problem; I'm always glad to take a break. It's dangerous work in there.

Times: I'm sure it is. Here on the third level in what used tobe Invisec, what do you feel is the biggest safety hazard?

Baq: Wel... you could say the ranats... but I think it's the humans.

Times: The humans?

Baq: Oh yeah. Nasty little predators. Can't walk the streets at night.

Times: Bu- but surely humans are threatened by these animals...

Baq: I guess so. They sure scream whenever they see a scurrier. But they're just little things, see?

Times: *screams*

Times: It's as big as your head! Kill it! Kill it!

Baq: It's OK; go on, hold it.

Times: *faints*

Baq: Damn.

The Times would like to express its sorrow at Vic Harmon's concussion and hope that he makes a full and speedy recovery.

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