by John Walker
“No one’s threatened to kill me and I may be able to help.” Thayne’s brows lifted.“I have not been home in quite some time but when I return, I can introduce your people to mine. Collaboration will be important in the days ahead… If we can get past their suspicion. That will be the challenge.”
“Do the Tol’Anknow where other Orbs are?” Salina asked.“Is that the concern?”
Thayne’s enthusiasm slipped and he looked away.“Yes. I gave them the location to three.” His eyes lit up as he looked back at Desmond.“But the good news is they only sent the one force to collect them. It will be some time before they discover their failure. We have plenty of time in that regard.”
“A ship escaped,” Desmond said.
“What?” Thayne’s mouth dropped open.“But… I thought you destroyed them all.”
“No, one of them dropped into hyperspace in the middle of the fight. So we may not have as much time as you think.”
“Oh no…” Thayne sat down heavily.“We must return to your planet as soon as possible then. Prepare them for war. Explain the circumstances. Connect with my people and hunt down the Tol’Anso they cannot see their plan to fruition. I will do my best to be an ambassador in this regard but know that I commit myself fully to preventing their success.”
Desmond looked at the others before speaking again.“I’m sure we’ll welcome the help, Thayne. We’ll have more time to become better acquainted when we drop into hyperspace but until then, I’ll leave you in the capable hands of Agent Alexander and Lieutenant Gold. Oh, and… welcome aboard the Gnosis.”
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