Skyway from the ForbiddenZone

"And now we need to wonder if 'they' and 'these' are one and the same.." Merrisol says to Mercier. He tugs his gloves off and passes one hand over his hair, tossing it back, then swipes some perspiration from his brow. "Stay in touch," he nods to Ruby. "Do you have means for contacting Wynter? We can open one of the hatches if she wants in.. we've still got air leaks so pressure's not much of an issue. Speaking of.. anyone heard from Clive?" He looks down, perhaps considering the floor panel configuration for hidey holes.'.
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Apogee and Eschalon

Once the two ships are berthed at their own gantries and umbilical cords to refuel and recharge are attached as a courtesy, a contingent of plain clothes arrive at the hatches and wave encouragingly for everyone to disembark, follow them deeper inside the depot and out of the brisk wind and thinner air.'.
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