“It’s a system filled with supernovas, giant gas clouds, predators, and earthquakes. We might turn an asteroid aside, but don’t try to rewire the process to prevent recurrences. When a tornado shows up, just get under the table and pray. —Schiaparelli Cleve, Autobiography, 8645 C.E. “As most of you know,” John said, “the captain of the Capella, Dierdre Schultz, has a solid reputation. But it’s incumbent on us to stay out of her way. As soon as we make contact, we’ll try to ensure that she unde...rstands what has happened. That conversation will be relayed to the fleet to keep everyone apprised of the situation. If we get this right, we’ll only have to come out here to do this one more time.” “I wish it would come,” I said. “I hate the waiting.” Belle asked something irrelevant. Did I want her to locate and run a good comedy? Was I getting tired? I don’t recall exactly what it was. But I told her to relax. Her lights blinked in her standard suggestion of a giggle.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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