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DR. ASPEN HARLOW
Well hi, captain,
That was a great time, honestly. I always struggled to get Laz to remember he's a human being and just, sit down to enjoy the moment from time to time. Difficult, with everything we've had to shoulder, and his minders rarely deign to lighten the load. I think he really got to loosening up near the end there - your doing, I'm certain. That smile of his spoke for him.
I certainly walked out well myself, too. Two-hundred thousand credits and a ban from OSC affiliated casinos. Quite a badge of honor!
Anyhow, about the place I mentioned settling in at, don't worry, I'm not skipping out on you. David's Hollow is a nice, sleepy little place, and I'm really thankful you've let me stay with you time to time. There's a lot I can't let sit, though. Questions I'm obligated to find some answers for. Having some lab space to work with is a good start, doubly so not under a Liberty flag. If it all goes well, I can have you both over for a change. It won't exactly be Curacao, but it'll be mine! That's what counts.
I'll swing by home once it's sorted out, tell you how it went. We might need to actually get that plant out of your place and put her roots down. I don't think I'll have room for it when it grows up.
Oh, and hey: is Memo enjoying the new hunting grounds?
Memo is doing super well! I mean, I have kept him on the Kay, so there is no trouble involved!
Uhm, but, trouble - uhm, I take it you left for Rheinland right away?
Anyway, it was nice with you and Kris! I just wish it could have lasted a bit longer. As in, with him actually doing stuff with us. But I guess that is just the way he is!
When I came home, Monique and Madeleine kind of got super mad at me for going to Curacao without them! Mostly Monique. Madeleine kind of does not want to leave the planet ever again after that trip through the Omicrons last time!
Uhm, just be careful out there, okay? And if you have any problems or need anything, please tell me! Okay?
You mean to tell me... you took those kids on a joyride through the worst of the Edge Worlds. By yourself?
[The woman leans her forehead against her palm, appearing burdened at the implication.]
Sh-... When I'm back, we'll be talking about that. I figure I've been a bad influence.
Well... yes, I'm in Rheinland now actually. Loosely speaking. And, trust me, it is one of the safer unaffiliated stations in the colonies. I'll be fine.
I surmise I'll be back to visit in roughly a week, certainly. Just don't go diving into Kepler again before I get back, if you please.
We decided to return to Denver to sort out some things. We need clothes, supplies and other things, and Madeleine wants to check on Mika. And Monique on Memo.
Madeleine has written down what we know so far about the Sentinels and all that. I guess pooling knowledge is kind of important right now. Can you take a look at this?