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"No, not here," he answered, "on ship."
As they walked, he broke the conversation up about the cardamine so as not to get anyone's attention.
"Malta," he said. "A beautiful planet but for the non addicted, one best have a respirator. I make only make an occasional trip out of respect for them and I go alone so as to not risk my own people."
He then continued, "They have some fine quality stuff there. Ships, equipment...." He shrugged, "I believe it was a Zoner on Freeport 10 who once said that an Outcast knows how a ship should feel. I mean, I am not fighter pilot but I do try to get the very best when chance allows."
After "chance allows," he gave her a gentle nudge hoping that answered her question.