"We may be going to a lot of trouble for nothing," Mike said. "That
gang may jump us as soon as we decant and try to have us for dinner."
"There's always that risk," Chon agreed solemnly, "but naturally I will
remain on duty at the controls of the stun cannon."
"Securely inside," Ellik added.
"Always on duty," Chon said.
"Always inside," Ellik said.
"It's in the records, Ellik. I took the last one." Lee said it a little
too sharp and it cut the kidding.
"Go soak your soft head in brine," Ellik said, disgruntled.
"Wait a minute," Chon called.