The disturbing meeting

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William was informed of Vaillant's arrival and he ordered to allow them to dock. Twenty minutes later airlock leaves opened, letting in the gallic passenger ship and several junior officers joined Commodore to meet Admiral.

- Commodore, may I ask a question? - Storgen heard one of his commandants voice.
- Yes, Hamilton, what's the matter?
- Do you...Do you really trust Gauls, Commodore? To my knowledge, Vaillant was a royalist and he could be involved in the civilians' genocides. Nobody knows his intentions and true purpose being in Omicrons, - his tone was worried.
- We can't trust everyone, commandant, but admiral showed his loyalty and adequate behavior towards the nomads. Confederacy tries to keep neutrality both to us and the Core and everything points to the fact, Gauls haven't told the Core about us. But in an extreme case, we're prepared, so you have no need to worry, - Will answered calmly and glanced at Sally, - Would you stay with us?
- Yes, I would. You definitely need to be accompanied by someone smart, don't you? - she replied with a smile.

William just silently exhaled and watched the descending ramp and assembling guard, led by the man in a different uniform - admiral Pierre Vaillant, who threw a proud glance at agents. Maybe, too proud.

- Welcome to the Order and Damascus Station, admiral, - he and his agents saluted, and Storgen gave him a hand for a handshake, - Yes, we were waiting for you, and thank you for not ignoring us.