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think he's really looking for her?” Sender asked.
                “I have no idea,” Hunter admitted. “But we're not getting the truth from this man. At least, not all of it.” He ran a hand through his hair.
                “You don't think he's trying to get Star to go back with him, do you?” Challenger wondered.
                “Star's an adult on any planet,” Sender said. “He has no legal recourse. Besides, if what he says about her running away is the truth, do you think she's going to want to see him? After all this time?”
                “Something else is puzzling me,” Hunter admitted. “Did either of you notice it?”
                The other two Guardians paused to think. It was Sender who glanced back at the man standing several meters away, his arms crossed over his chest, a scowl on his face.
                “He knows we're Guardians,” she murmured. “But he doesn't know us.” Her eyes grew wider, and she looked at Hunter. “He doesn't know you .”
                “No, he doesn't,” Hunter confirmed. “And I'll bet that if you mention the Ombitra, he won't have the foggiest idea what you're talking about.”
                “That's crazy!” the woman whispered. “Anyone who knows about Star knows about the Ombitra, and about you.”
                “Well, he doesn't, and for the time being I'd like for him to remain in the dark. Look, I'm going to pretend I need to stay here a bit longer. You go ahead and return to base. And take DiMackerlyn with you.”
                “Think that's a wise move?” Challenger queried.
                Sender grimaced. “Something tells me that if we deny him passage, he'll find a way to get to Synaria, now that he's finally located her. One way or another, he'll get to Star.”
                “No. He won't get to her,” Hunter refuted. “He may find her, but my wife's a strong woman. He won't be able to control her like he did when she was younger. And even if by some chance she caves, which I can promise she won't, DiMackerlyn will have me to face.”
                “What do you think Star will say when you tell her who we're bringing back with us?” Challenger asked.
                “I have no idea. And, frankly, I'm almost afraid to tell her.” At the surprise expressions on the other two Guardian's faces, he took a deep breath and exhaled it noisily though his mouth. “If you're guessing there's no love lost between father and daughter, you're right.”
                “Then why are we allowing him to hitch a ride with us?” Sender asked.
                “Because we are her best defense. Because I'm curious to know what the man has planned. And because maybe it's time for Star to let her father know exactly what she thinks of him. Then maybe he'll realize everything's all right. That she's happy, that he's not wanted in her life, and that'll be enough to satisfy his curiosity to where he'll go back to where he came from and leave her alone.”
                Sender snorted, making it clear she highly doubted it.
                Challenger gave Hunter a little push. “Go on. Get out of sight before you pop out of sight. We'll be right behind you.”
                Nodding, Hunter turned and hurried away, as if he'd been summoned elsewhere. The moment he turned a corner and he was no longer visible to the others, he threw his shield around him and left the station.
     
    * * *
     
                Star was in their quarters. He watched for a moment from within his protective bubble as she sat in one of the chairs facing the huge window wall.
                She wore a simple sleeveless blouse and casual pants. Her long, thick black hair was gathered on top of her head. One strap had been lowered, revealing a glistening breast grown fuller during