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"It doesn't matter what you think," interrupted Old Gek. "I am going to make this decision." He went on: "I think that the third option will provide me and my colleagues with the most security. The question is which of you is more likely to be trustworthy. Should I be more worried that Fred might be willing to put Astra's life at risk by double-crossing me and not coming back, or vice versa?"
"I think..." Fred said once more.
"Mouthy, ain't you? If you interrupt me again, I'll cut your tongue out. I think that I'll send...
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"Fred. He's the chivalrous sort, and he wouldn't want to put Astra's life in danger. Besides, there's too much risk that an unaccompanied naked woman looking like she does might run into trouble." "I can take good care of myself," Astra muttered.
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"Astra. I think that she's more likely to be bright enough not to try anything stupid."
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"Actually, I've changed my mind. That would take too much time, and the more delay the greater the risk that something will go wrong. What we're going to do is this..."
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But before Old Gek could complete his sentence...
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