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After spending twenty minutes hanging around the jump point they’d just come through Drake ordered the Dagger into motion. He chose an even less direct route to the target jump point than normal and kept the speed low as well.
“That should give them plenty of time to prepare an ambush,” said Sonia. “Damn it feels strange wanting that to happen!”
Drake chuckled. “Strange seems to be our new normal lately. Let’s hope they take the bait.”
“What’s the plan if they don’t?”
“Honestly? I have no idea! We’ll need to see what they do.”
“Ah! I think you mean we’ll stay flexible and responsive.”
Drake chuckled again.
“Of course. That’s exactly what I meant. Let’s find out how flexible and responsive we need to be!”
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Despite their delays and roundabout route the jump point
