Vebezua was the furthest flung of the Enablement’s planets, lying in a small spiral of stars called the Chunzunzan Whirl, a sparse twist of old stars that also held the Tsung system. “Of course I’m serious. Why can’t I just buy one?” “They are not for sale.” “Why not?” “It is not policy.” “So change the policy.” “The policy is not to be changed.” “Why is the policy not to be changed?” “Because changing policies is not policy.” “Now you’re just going round in circles.” “I am merely following you.” “No you’re not. I am being direct. You are being evasive.” “Nevertheless.” “… Is that it? ‘Nevertheless’ and we just leave things there?”
