I spoke up. “Sam, it’s fine. We really need to have a long talk someday. Anyway, this is Wilson. He uses this character to convince people on vid that he is from New Texas.”
“Having been on that planet a few times I can believe it. Nice to meet you, Wilson.”
Wilson nodded. “First, I need to apologize to you, Sam. I could have gotten you into trouble with Rock and Sock.”
“No need, Wilson. It all worked out. I picked up a little new business and both those ‘bots saved my ass keeping the troops off me.”
“Well, OK then. Amalie, we have a lot to discuss.”
Grandmother looked toward Sam and replied. “Yes we do. Sam, I hate to have to tell you this but I must. We know what happened to the other colony ships from your group a century ago.”
“You do? What happened? I’ve searched much of the kno
