Rinker enjoyed the warmth of the bed. Despite the fact that Star-Bases were climate controlled, beds were somehow invitingly warm. He rolled his head to the right forcing open his mouth. “I’m going to have to leave.” He said without preamble. “I checked with the Atlantis yesterday, they can’t let me extend my vacation. They are heading out of the sector in four days, I’ll need all that time to catch up with them in that Rinky Dink runabout.”

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