To: [TAZ], CC: The Council of Dons

[Anaximander]

Ciao Doc, or is it "23's"

I had prepared myself for the worst, and presented my evidence in a form and tone to combat the charges the captains involved threatened they would press. I am very happy to see a level head. I respect your ways, we Outcasts have our ways too, and I apologize for ordering my crew to utilize your system to our advantage, rather than to defend ourselves at a disadvantage in a neighbouring system.

I understand now how that violates the sanctity of a place that might hold no importance for me, but means the world to you. You are correct, Baffin is also a popular transit system, and I would never dare to jeopardize that vital flow of goods. If it was up to me I would like to put this matter behind us altogether, and maintain the neutral yet mutually respectful relationship we have maintained for so long.

The arrival of your new neighbours, the perpetual "cuckoo in the nest", threaten that relationship though, and I foresee the Colonials putting more strain on the diplomatic skills of your pilots and captains in regards to guarding the sanctity of Baffin. Never take your eyes off the Colonials.

With that, I consider the matter closed on this end, and hope that the [TAZ] will put this in the past and uphold neutrality when we meet in space.

I wish you all the best, Dr. John Henry Holliday.