"Officer Russell, I'm Tali. Last night we even... Oh, you don't remember me anymore."
Tali let out two dry wails, remembered that Russell, like everyone else, had no memories of today, and reluctantly pulled away from his arms. She gave him a faint smile and put on a ladylike pose.
"Miss, if this is the latest way to hit on someone, all I can say is that it sucks."
Russell acted as if he did not know Tali at all. His performance was flawless, and he successfully fooled her.
"No, I'm not hitting on you. I really know you, it's just that you don't know me." Tali hurriedly explained, then realized something sounded wrong.
"I know. A lot of New Yorkers know me, but I don't know them."
Russell impatiently waved a hand and pointed at the wanted criminal Tombers, who was sprawled on the ground. "Please don't interfere with my official duties. It will make me suspect that you're stalling for time so the criminal can escape."
"No, I really know you..."
Tali froze mid-sentence. The more she stared at Russell's face, the more familiar it became. She stomped the ground angrily. "OMG, you're that super-rich cop! Damn it, I've been reading too much alien news lately. I didn't recognize you last night. What a waste!"
Russell's face darkened. "Miss, the university hospital is right next door. Do you want me to take you there?"
"Listen, Officer Russell, I really know you. I'm not deliberately hitting on you because I'm after your money, although I do kind of have that thought now..."
Tali's thoughts jumped all over the place. She rambled on for ages, and when Russell's expression grew increasingly unfriendly, she quickly steered the subject back. "Here's the thing. I know you'll come to the school today to