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Chapter 16

Adequate took a few long, steady breaths.

She wiped her sweaty hands on the front of her jacket, then unhooked her harness.

Puck let out a resounding sigh, and that's why I punched you in the face.

Adequin turned a fierce glare onto him.

His demeanor sagged.

Sir, she slid to the edge of her chair and swept open a menu to check their speed.

We're good, sir, Puck assured.

We're out running it for now, but it's picking up speed. We'll need a long-term solution."

He continued to speak, but his voice faded away as her mind reeled.

She swallowed hard. It didn't even matter if Legion ships came at this point.

They wouldn't be able to get to the Argus to save the crew, then back out of the gravitational pull.

If they tried, they'd just be then back out of the gravitational pull.

If they tried, they'd just be sucked into the divide as well.

Adequate?

Came Mesa's calm voice again.

She'd entered the cockpit and Puck now stood over her shoulder.

That was impressive, sir.

Puck said. You saved them.

Mesa agreed.

Adequin didn't respond.

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