Maurus opened his jacket and pulled off an elliptical silver badge, holding it out like a shield. You can’t be in the Fleet,” said Parker, his cheeks blooming scarlet. An intercom? How could Parker be so dense?
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I heard everything you said.”Ĭhase wanted to sink into the floor and vanish. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” mumbled Parker. But before you go trying to start a mutiny, I thought I’d better tell you that you’ll be attacking an officer from the Intergalactic Federal Fleet.” “I wasn’t planning to give you any information beyond my name. “Huh? I don’t know what you’re-” Parker began. “Second Lieutenant, Expeditionary Squad.” Maurus’s voice was calm, but his eyes glittered fiercely.
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Quickly Parker tucked his arm behind his back. Maurus sat facing them, his arms crossed. “Just let me handle everything, you wimp.” Parker touched the entry pad, and the door slid open. Don’t be stupid.” Maurus wasn’t exactly muscle-bound, but he looked tough and definitely strong enough to overpower a pale houseplant like Parker. And if he really is a criminal, he won’t think twice about using it on you. If you try to use that blade against Maurus, you’ll end up with it jammed against your own throat. “Ready? Play it cool for now.”Ĭhase tried one last time to stop him. With a bad feeling growing in his gut, Chase watched Parker stash the knife up his sleeve and place the cable on the floor just inside the doorway. But if he tries anything on us, even if he just tries to steal our cruiser once we land”-he made a slashing motion with the sheathed knife-“he’ll have this to deal with first.” “Or maybe he’ll just take us to Qesaris like he said, and we’ll be that much closer to getting Mina fixed.” “You won’t be saying that when he puts you in shackles and tries to sell you into the slave trade.” “Are you crazy? You don’t have a chance against him. “With this.” From his pocket, he withdrew the knife he’d bought from the junk merchant, still in its green sheath. “Defend ourselves? With what? A piece of cable and your amazing wit?” If he tries something, we have to be ready to defend ourselves.” “This guy could be anything-smuggler, slave trader, assassin. “Why?” Chase watched as Parker pulled a bundle of cable from a cabinet and tied a practice knot with it, testing the strength. “Start looking for rope or anything we can use to tie with.” Motioning for Chase to follow him, Parker led the way into the bunkroom and allowed the door to slide closed behind them. “Keep that up and see where it gets you.” Maurus gave him a dangerous look before turning back to the console. Thank you for presenting our options.” He spoke stiffly, like he was still in control. “Are you sure we can make it?” asked Chase. Refugee camps are easier to slip through unnoticed, which apparently would be best for us all.” In a low, deliberate tone, Maurus said, “I’m not stopping on Senica. “How did you end up stranded in mid-space beside a wrecked Khatra?”įor a moment the cabin fell silent as Maurus and Parker stared each other down. “And covered with blast marks? Who was shooting at you?” “You blasted your nanny and took off for a joyride in the family cruiser.” “You’re runaways then, aren’t you?” he said. Maurus seemed not to have noticed, as he had turned his attention to Mina, who was still slumped against the back wall. “Parker and Corbin Mason.” Chase tried not to look surprised and plastered a fake smile on his face. “That’s my little brother, Corbin,” interrupted Parker loudly. What are your names?” He turned around to face Chase.
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“I’m not flying into any planetary zone until I know how two Earthan boys ended up piloting a vehicle unattended, with a blitzed android in the cabin. “Your command, is that right?” Behind him, all the screens went black. Maurus made one last entry on the console and turned in his seat, regarding Parker with a cool stare. Go to Senica first and replenish the core.”
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“This is my cruiser, and that means you’re under my command. “No.” Parker stood up straighter and crossed his arms.
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“Do we have enough power to make it that far?” Parker asked. The Federation is setting up refugee camps there in the capital.” They’re telling all survivors from Trucon to go to Qesaris. There’s an emergency signal being broadcast. Maurus pondered the screen for a few more moments.