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Jess watched Sal closely as she entered. She didn’t look his way as she took a seat, instead keeping her eyes fixed on Ali. Ali stayed standing as she told Sal and Dash about the scouting mission Admiral North had asked them to take on.
Jess wasn’t certain whether he was glad Sal was ignoring him or would rather have had the fight that had been brewing. At least it would have cleared the air.
When Ali finished explaining, it was Dash who spoke.
“I’ve never been one for sitting around,” he said. “The mission doesn’t sound too dangerous, not for the Wanderer, and it would be good to feel that we’re helping. I think getting moving will help all of us.”
“Good,” said Ali, smiling gently. “Sal, what do you think?”
“No! No way!” Sal spat. “I’d rather be dumped in space in just a s
