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"It was a pleasure to be of assistance," he said as he stood up, "but there are certain of my own papers to be gone over before we reach D'Graski's Planet. I trust I shall be able to finish them." The captain stood up quickly. "Oh, certainly, great sir. I hope I haven't troubled you with my rather minor problems. I shan't disturb you again during the remainder of the trip."
By the time the Trobwell reached D'Graski's Planet, he was actually physically ill from the strain. One of the worst times had come during an attack by Misfit ships. He had remained prone on his bed, his mind tensing at each change of acceleration in the ship. Without the screens and computer to give him data, he couldn't Guess, and yet he kept trying; he couldn't stop himself.
I will apologize to the captain about this last-minute change, but I want no delay in take-off. It is absolutely vital that I reach D'Graski's Planet quickly!" The lieutenant blanched a little. "Sorry, great sir! I'll see that the orders are taped. You wish a cabin?" "Certainly. I presume you have an adequate one?"
The Guesser knew then that he had been right in his decision. But he said nothing about that yet. "Now are you certain about the destination?" he asked before she could speak. She nodded nervously. "Yes, yes. D'Graski's Planet. That's what he say." "Good." The Guesser had waited for three weeks for this day, but he had known it would come eventually.
And the captain gave the lieutenant a quick nod and then looked coldly at The Guesser. "The ship has been badly damaged. Since there are no repair docks here on Viornis, we will have to unload our cargo and then go empty all the way to D'Graski's Planet for repairs. All during that time, we will be more vulnerable than ever to Misfit raids."
"I'm sure we do, great sir; I'll have the Quarters Officer set one up for you immediately." "Excellent," said The Guesser. "Excellent." Fifteen minutes later, the Trobwell lifted from the planet exactly on schedule. The Guesser, in his assigned room, breathed a deep sigh of relief. He was on his way to D'Graski's Planet at last!
D'Graski's Planet was the nearest repair base; sooner or later, another ship had to make that as a port of call from Viornis. He had told Deyla that the route to D'Graski's was the one most likely to be attacked by Misfit ships, that she would have to wait until a ship bound for there landed at the spaceport before the two of them could carry out their plan. And now the ship was here.
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