Reconnection and Hard Questions

[Doc Holliday]

He thought a moment as he collected himself. He was obviously doing a poor job hiding the stress of keeping peace. Still, he was a professional and was well disciplined.
"You and I...a lot of the Dons and I....had an understanding years ago when I was TAZ administrator. I loathed the slave trade that was going through Baffin as I did the cardamine trade but I turned a blind eye to both." He sighed. "Liberty constantly gave me a hard time about it but you all also knew that if you had to dock in Baffin, the slaves were free. We have lived in peace ever since. I never knew how because I had nothing to offer except that blind eye."

He stood up. A lot was bothering him. He took a breath and stood behind his chair latching onto it with his hands. "I cannot remember his name but there was an Outcast once who felt that Zoners have not done anything for the Outcasts. I do not remember how I dealt with that. Regardless, I enjoy the peace we do have."

"I have had a similar existence with your Hispanic brethren," he continued. "For them it was food, water and some medical care. For the Outcast, it has been that occasional supply of goods but mostly just ignoring their business. Oh, the Corsairs probably would not care if I was speaking with you. I am sure they know that I do but it would be a problem if they knew what we spoke of. Thus far, no secrets have been exchanged and as far as I am concerned, they will not know that we spoke at least, not through me."

He sat back down. "I hope you are wrong about them wanting more, I really hope that you are. Time will be the judge of that."
He managed a light smile. "Tell me, do you remember the name Sarah Coyle? I read a report that she had a conversation with you in Tau 37. She is commander of one of my Med Force ships. She actually asked about you."

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