Poseidon's Wake
“‘Close all locks, disconnect all bridges and umbilicals.’ ‘If I might trouble you,’ the Margrave said, ‘I feel you should know that the Consolidation intruders are closing rapidly on Underthrace.’ ‘Aren’t they running into the other Regals?’ ‘It’s nothing they aren’t prepared for, I am afraid. Of course, if they were encountering anything more intimidating than barely organised ruffians . . . well, my people will give them a welcome they won’t forget, but I cannot promise miracles. I know you would rather wait until your ship is totally ready, but if you wish to avoid local difficulties—’ ‘I understand. Margrave – this may be a silly question, but might you be safer aboard the ship rather than remaining in Underthrace?’ ‘Could your ship keep me alive? Would you have a means of returning me to Europa once you are under way?’ ‘I don’t know,’ Kanu said. ‘I suppose there are escape capsules, maybe a shuttle or lander . . .’ ‘But you will most likely have need of such things when you reach... your destination.MoreLess
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