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Doc looked at the stressed captain as the room was silent. Doc was thinking while the Captain stewed in stress. Doc didn't want to do it, most of him told him not to but he could tell the captain had seen enough.
He then reached into his medical bag and produced a bottle of pills, "Captain, a couple of these will fix that headache." He then handed him the pills.
He then grabbed a bottle and two glasses and started pouring, "When I'm a bit stressed, I find mineral water to be helpful." He gave a quick snicker, "My wife, Midori, on the other hand, prefers a glass of Gallic Wine."
After another brief round of silence and sip of the water, he got back to business, "One of my officers was once in your position. She now commands my shuttle and has lived here alone...in peace. Attractive lady but mentally tough. Between her, your story and your obvious discontent, you make it difficult for me to turn you away."
He took another sip, "So this is what I'm going to do for now as I need to speak with my staff. Keep hidden where you are. I'll send a supply ship as needed for food and basic needs as well as a medical team if needed. Maintain com silence and answer only to the code name "Mamba" which will be on an encrypted channel. Note, Captain, this is a short term thing until I can figure out what else to do. For now, you and your people will be secluded."