From behind me, I heard her whisper one word, "Please?" I stood there, my back to her, and said "Okay.From behind me, I heard her whisper one word, "Please?" I stood there, my back to her, and said "Okay. Three days from now, Isilya, okay? Meet Lance at transporter room three, and he'll know where to send you." She looked at me, unsure. "Are you sure you want to do this, Ken?" "No, I'm not sure at all. Yes, I am. Yes, I do. But, Kathy..." "Yeah?" "One thing. You realize that once I start, the word doesn't work. Once it's begun, there's no way to stop it." She looked at me, then nodded. "I know." I looked up. The moon was almost overhead. Ian had been ticked that I'd asked for shore leave today, but he knew he didn't need me and Gods know I deserved some. Besides, I could always pull the 'personal emergency' crap on him. I picked up the magnesium charge I'd brought and threw it into the firewood. |