Fastolfe programmed Daneel in regards to Solaria. The population, some customs of the planet, and anything that might be helpful. Nothing of the murder case, of course, as Fastolfe himself knew very little of it.

Daneel had worked with Plainclothesman Baley before, of course, and knew some of the peculiarities of Earthmen. He had insisted on Daneel's working with Baley.

Daneel left Aurora sometime after, just a few hours before Baley's arrival on Solaria. Knowing how the outdoors were disturbing for Earthmen, he arranged for a ground car to be attached to an air tube, so Partner Elijah would not be affected by the open space, and waited patiently for the ship to arrive, and it would be time for Baley to exit the ship.

It would actually be best if he himself went in before Baley exited, he thought, and did so.

Now they were in the ground car, Daneel answering any questions Baley might have, many to which the answers seemed incredible to Baley. Daneel just took it as a matter of course. He had seen the mansion just minutes after his arrival on Solaria.

During the trip from the ship to the mansion, Partner Elijah had suddenly insisted on seeing the outdoors. Knowing this would have a profound effect on him, Daneel decided it was best to not allow it. However, Partner Elijah did have the driver remove the top of the car back. Seeing that Partner Elijah would suffer damage to his eyes, as he stared at Solaria's sun, he pulled him down to prevent him from coming to further harm.

They wandered from room to room, Partner Elijah looking around, almost in wonder. Finally, he said to Daneel it was like a very tiny City. Though Partner Elijah didn't seem to understand. One could almost say he was intent on bringing harm on himself. He was insisting that he must learn to endure the outdoor. Why was that? After all, there would be no occasion to even leave the mansion.

He knew that Agent Gruer was waiting for them in the conversation room, of course. Now they headed towards the conversation room, where Agent Gruer's image was waiting.

Gruer welcomed them to Solaria, but kept glancing weird looks at Daneel, while Partner Elijah took notes and asked some questions, as Gruer answered them. Daneel said nothing. It was in his own programming that it was Partner Elijah who would take the lead, of course, but he had been instructed the Solarians must never be allowed to even think he was a robot.

That he must play the part so well, the robots in the house would not suspect him to be a robot, much less any human. Daneel know, however, that he had only accompanied Partner Elijah because had insisted. The Solarians were not comfortable with that but had to accept. Now he simply stood back, while Partner Elijah asked the questions.

Gruer sat in his chair waiting. He remembered what Rikaine had said before he died. Gruer was sure it must have something to do with some secret organization. That may have been why he had been murdered? That he knew something? Would someone really kill Delmarre for knowing something? What could he have known? Why? What should they do? What could they do? In two centuries of history, there had been no crime. Ever since these suspicions, he had thought they would need help. Perhaps from an Earthmen, but of course, no other Solarian could agree with him.

How unfortunate that it had taken Rikaine's death to bring a detective from Earth. When he had heard about Spacetown, he knew that the Earthman had to come. Perhaps he was the only one who could help. After all, he would know what to do, wouldn't he? There were murders on Earth after all.

Now Plainclothesman Baley walked into the conversation room. With him was the Auroran, Daneel Olivaw. Gruer would have to figure out a way of speaking to Baley alone. He didn't trust the Auroran.

Gruer briefly explained about the murder. And that Gladia, Delmarre's wife, would be able to explain more about the murder. However, some of the questions Baley asked were rather unpleasant. Did Delmarre and his wife have children?! Finally, Gruer suggested that Baley rest and have dinner. Baley invited him, and even though he wanted to stay perhaps to see if he couldn't get Baley alone, unfortunately a business appointment would not allow it. He would have to try some other time, he knew.

Daneel calmly explained that Gruer had never been there, as Partner Elijah was startled when he 'disappeared'. Now it was a bit late in the day, and the investigation would start tomorrow.