Clay watched the screen showing the escape pod as it drifted away from the Wanderer. The information Lucien had provided was incredibly useful and he was glad that Jess had kept his word… but part of him wanted to jump in his fighter and go destroy the pod.
Jess stood with him watching the same screen, though Clay knew that was for his benefit. Jess could see, could feel, the same view through his implants. Ali had taken herself off before the pod launched, muttering about getting away from the stench.
Jess and Clay stood there watching for another minute. Clay was about to say something when the pod suddenly disappeared in a flash of energy.
“Goodbye Captain Lucien,” said Jess calmly. “I doubt anyone will mourn your passing.”
“You killed him?” asked Clay.
“Yes. It had to be don
