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captain.
"All I want is your assurance that you will cooperate in any action we take
to stop this Imperial plot".
"We already have an action team for that purpose. We would, of course,
appreciate any assistance you could render us".
The captain looked into Yuri's eyes. Their unwavering darkness reminded him of
a black hole he had seen from much too close, once in his youth. "Six of one
and a half-dozen of the other," he said, "as long as we can count on each
other".
"Then it's settled. Kate, make arrangements to see the captain's ship.
Carli, I want you to go as well. Take whatever equipment you feel you need,
both of you. And everyone, keep this to yourselves. For now, all anyone
needs to know is that we may have located a source of detailed information
about the Prophylactan physiology".
After the meeting broke up, Carli and Wendy lay together in bed.
"I guess you'll be gone a while, since Kate decided to set up a lab on their
ship".
"It was a good diplomatic move. And a good practical one too. Yuri Otani
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