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Ambassador's Ark was moored at Reunion Station in the Orkney system as Ambassador Holliday had a meeting with a guest aboard station. As he waited, his crew mingled with the staff and enjoyed a meal.
For one man in particular, Claude Bonally, it was redemption. He once worked for EFL under the thumb of the Gallic Royals and after the way to Sirius was cleared, he found his way first to Reunion in a transport and then finally into Sirius. It was his first trip so close to his old home and while he was nervous, he hid it well.
As he paced the bar, he saw a sign on the bulletin board:
He took it down and brought it to the bartender.
"Excuse em moi, Monsieur," he asked, "may I take this?"
The bartender was curious, "if you like but please, Monsieur, put that one back and take one of these."
The bartender put a small pile of them on the bar, "I have been making copies to spread." He then noticed his TAZ insignia. Looking around the room, he said quietly, "I recognize you as Gallic but working for Zoners. Do me a favor, Monsieur, please, take these into Sirius. Spread the word. Post them wherever you go."
Claude took the pile as requested and quietly went to his ship where he locked them into an onboard vault. He returned as if nothing had ever happened.
"Bonjour, Monsieur," he said to the bartender, "Scotch, please."
The posters were soon to be found all over Sirius.