XIV. Farewell
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After touchdown, Brian Mayhew activated the ship-com again.
“Hello, everybody. This is Captain Mayhew speaking. I just wanted to inform you that we have landed on the planet Jemgum. This is where you’ll disembark the ship. Officials from the Scientific Council and the Admiralty are waiting outside…”
Well, they’d better…
“…to take your names and make sure that you get something to eat and a place to sleep. They’ll also try to find your families…”
For all the good that would do.
“Please line up orderly to disembark the ship and always follow the directions of the security personnel and the officials from the Scientific Council and the Admiralty. Remember, they’re all here to help you. And now I’d like to say good-bye to all of you. I wish I could have welcomed yo
