Ell didn’t dismount, she just said, “Can you go ahead and close the door?” Emma’s eyes widened a little, Another closed door session? she thought wonderingly. What’s it going to be this time? Roger had closed the door, but Ell just stared at them for a moment, looking uncertain. Eventually, Roger said, “What’s up?” Ell shrugged, “I need help looking over another planet. Would you guys be up for it?” Both Roger and Emma looked a little bit startled, Emma saying, “So soon?” Ell nodded. “Something like we did for BC4,” Roger asked, “looking around to be sure we don’t see any intelligent life?” Ell looked uncomfortable, “No, this time there’s no doubt that they are intelligent. They have language and numbers.” Excitedly, Roger and Emma spoke at the same time, Emma saying, “Like the Sigmas?!”
