Destruction
The crew outside the base station on Frio was getting antsy, which made Rahim nervous. I need to calm them down. Will they listen to me? I have to try. He opened his mouth to start talking, but before he could say anything, Jim held zis hand up and quieted the crowd in an instant.
Shayla said, “Jim, we will expose the awful prison state. You should know that we are scientists and our voices will be heard across the Rim. My father is famous in politics, and I will get his help.”
Jim challenged, “Oh you will, huh? Well, why don’t we take the shuttle and go to Al’Amal ourselves? Why do we even need you?”
Rahim said, “Because no one will believe you. Your reputation is that of criminals, and you know that the gente on Al’Amal will ignore what you have to say. We are scientists.
