Simon restrained himself from taking breaths too large or small. We cannot betray nervousness yet. We have no reason to be nervous. We’ve simply finished our deliveries, had some very educational and entertaining weeks with our friend Orphan, and we’re finally home. DuQuesne strolled next to him, looking completely relaxed, as they walked the short distance to the Embassy of Humanity. He glanced over and said casually, “Good to be getting back, finally.” “Yes, indeed. While it was extraordinary to see so much of the greater Arena, and to travel with Orphan…it did begin to pall after a bit. Only three people in the ship, after all.” “Yeah, I was starting to get a little cabin fever myself. Well, here we are.” The door swung open before them and the two entered the main hall. For an instant they were alone in the entrance hall, quiet, deserted, and Simon had a chill go down his spine. Did something else happen while we were gone? But then one of the doors opened, and Laila stepped out, frowning down at some display in her hand, hair not quite as neat as its usual wont.
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