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best.” RV took the shuttle out of the landing bay and flew a hundred miles from the Tampa. He reached in his pocket and removed the translation device that Dolly had downloaded the Nexu’s language into. He placed it on his head and then entered the coordinates of the meeting site. He took a deep breath and jumped the shuttle. He arrived in deep space and ten seconds later an Orange Battleship appeared next to him. The landing bay opened and RV took the shuttle inside. He checked the ships atmosphere and saw that it was breathable. He moved to the port and opened the door. He found a being waiting on him. It was a little over six feet tall and was bipedal in form. The hands had six fingers and the face looked a lot like a walrus. The front lips extended out from the face and looked like they could be used to pull food into its mouth. The being was grey in color but its eyes were large and bright blue. It had blonde hair and ears that were similar to a human’s. RV smiled and said, “I see you’re prompt.” The being’s eyes widened and RV said, “The device on my head allows me to understand your language.”
    The being said, “That’s a remarkable device.”
    RV said, “My name is Arvolo and you are?”
    “You can call me what you want. I think our names would be difficult for you to say.”
    “Say it and let me see.” RV heard the snorts and grunts and smiled, “I’ll call you Jeff.”
    “I told you. Why did you choose that name?”
    “A good friend of mine that died had that name. It’s a good name.”
    The being tilted its head to the left and said, “Jeff it is.”
    RV said, “Why do you want this meeting?”
    “My leaders are in a quandary about what to do. They want to meet with you directly.”
    “What’s the issue with them?”
    “They’re trying to decide whether to kill you or not.”
    RV thought about Cyanna and knew he may not survive this meeting. He felt immense sorrow over what she would endure if that happened. He looked at the floor and then said, “Let’s hope I can convince them that the ‘or not’ is the way to go.”
    Jeff’s mouth widened and he decided he liked this strange, pale being. “We’ll arrive momentarily. If it would make you more comfortable, we can take your shuttle to the surface.”
    “So you trust it is unarmed?”
    “Not at all; we’ve scanned it down to the molecular level and I know it’s not armed.”
    RV sighed and said, “Show me where we need to go.” They entered the shuttle and after the orange battleship jumped, RV flew it out and found himself over a planet that was completely covered by a huge city. Every inch of land was covered by the giant metropolis and Jeff pointed at a continent on the northern hemisphere. “We’re going to the buildings next to the ocean. They’re located beside the large bay.”
    RV saw the bay and increased the magnification of the display, “Are you talking about the tall buildings next to the shore?”
    “I am and there is a place in front of the tallest waiting for your arrival.” RV flew the ship easily through the atmosphere and landed softly in the cleared area surrounded by flashing green lights. The Operator was impressed with how easily this being handled the ship. The winds on his world were always difficult to manage. The Operator stood and said, “If you’ll follow me, I’ll take you to our Council.”
    RV said, “Lead the way.” He stepped out of the shuttle and watched as every being turned his way. Even those far down the block turned back and looked at him. RV said, “How does everyone know I’m here?”
    The Operator turned and said, “Oh, I meant to tell you. We’re telepathic. They heard your thoughts.” RV followed Jeff into the building and knew why they wanted this meeting in person. They would learn everything he knew about the Union and there was nothing he could do to prevent it. Humanity was in great danger and it was his entire fault. Jeff listened to his thoughts and