“Yes, you seem to know a great dealabout them.”
“But this is not a good time for ahistory lesson. Perhaps we should discuss strategy.”
I sighed. “General, I would likehaving an ally, but your appearance is somewhat suspicious. You flyout of the sky and offer us assistance and you seem to be veryfamiliar with our enemies. I’m a bit cautious.”
“I understand that, major. It’stime for one of those command decisions that officers have to make.Now is the time for you to make one. I think we showed our goodfaithby approaching you defenseless. If you wanted to blow us out of thesky you could before we could react. It’s a sign of goodfaith.”
“I noticed that. I did appreciateit.”
“If you are worried we are allies ofthe Destroyers, I assure you they don’t use subterfuge. They simplyattack and de
