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Gurathin spills his drink at Murderbot’s request for help, then locates the exact historical rescue equipment it needs.
Dr. Gurathin’s abrasive relationship with Murderbot has become dependable trust. He blocks cameras, supplies its alibi, and asks the question that exposes the killer’s interrupted cleanup. When Murderbot contacts him and Ratthi from the unrefitted colony ship, the words “I need help” startle him into spilling his drink.
Gurathin studies the drone image, identifies the third shelf and red-tagged package containing a historical life-tender, and immediately asks why Murderbot needs it. The SecUnit ends the call rather than explain the covert rescue, but his precise observation prevents further delay and helps it approach the hostage module undetected.
An adult augmented human man of unspecified skin tone and build, with a prominent brow, imperfect vision augments, a subtle temple interface, and practical station clothing.
Gurathin is the skeptical friend whose technical eye remains useful even when Murderbot gives him almost no context.
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