Severine had spent much of the following time pouring through her notes and other bits of information she had accumulated in her investigations. Her eyes were glued to the data-slate for much of the time, including the trip back to their hab-unit.

When Georgy and Leetus arrived, she swiftly set aside her musings and checked her stubb revolver before slipping it into the folds of her cloak.

”You have impeccable timing, sir.” Severine said politely, ”Luis is correct. We returned not long ago, but I believe we should have no further issues that need to be addressed before we depart.”