The Truth Unveiled

[Saerieve]

"Yes, something that a 'friend' arranged for me... But that's a story for another time."

He then turned his ship around, away from the populated sectors of the system, and activated cruise engines.

"Form up."

watching his console as the blossom silently entered formation and cruise engines charged up, he switched from local comm to private but still remained silent.

After a few minutes flying silently, he finally activated autopilot set to fly on a straight line and spoke up.

"Tell me... Do you remember the first transmission I sent you? Asking permission to stay on Ainu?"

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