- As I mentioned in the message, I'll be glad to have a chance to see the planet. However, you've mentioned some rules and limitations. I'd like to hear them out.
''They're fairly basic and straightforward. You're to leave your ship and any weapons you have here on the freeport. You're to not leave my sight while on Cambridge and, obviously, you're not to do anything illegal. You will also need to take a retinal scan, for security purposes. Aside from these rules, Bretonian Law applies.''
John's words quickly caused Caroline to smile, then chuckle when he finished.
- Oh my, John. I... I don't even know what to say to that. - she chuckled a bit more. - I am not that kind of a person, John. That was almost offensive. - she added, although her smile showed she thought otherwise.
He smiled back warmly. ''I didn't think so, but..these are the restrictions. That they won't bother you at all can only be a good thing. But I am surprised, the famed Gaians unarmed?'' he asked in a clear teasing manner.
- There's nothing holding me here. - she said, taking a few sips of her drink, more juice than alcohol, and finishing it.- Oh. I almost forgot to ask about such an essential detail. How long are we going to be there?
''Well given that you've shown you can be trusted and that you're already known to me, I'd say...as long as you wish..but at most? a week. And that's pushing it''