“It’s as good a theory as any,” Isaid. “Although right now I’m not particularly concerned one wayor the other. I’m just happy not to be walking on Vega. Our nextstop is Berritan, which will be a much nicer planet. I hear therearesome very nice oceans on Berritan. Think beachfront property. Andnonoisy neighbors. Peace. Serenity. Beauty.”
“Yes, that’s why I’m stayingthere, major. If you have another mission, you will have to countmeout.”
“I understand. I’m tempted to staywith the Aristolans myself. It would probably be as close to heavenas we could get this side of the line. A few of your colleagues arealso staying on Berritan. I’m going back to Vega to get thoseweapons, but the Aristolans said I can drop by any time.”
“I will have a little beachfrontproperty house. You and Astrid are wel
