> > > "Enter," she finally said.
> > >
> > It was the XO of the Explorer, Sam Lasiter. "Good Morning,
> > Admiral. I thought that I would stop by a bit early to make sure that
we
> > were still on as scheduled, or if there were going to be a few changes."
>
> Bedru stood and smiled--if the smile was a little forced, it was difficult
> to tell. "Good day, Commander," she replied. "We are on schedule. You
> and the rest of the command crew will meet at 1300 to work with me and a
> press office staffer on the format and nature of our announcement.
> Afterwards, I want to go over details related to the launch."
>
"Will do, Admiral. I will return then. Sorry to have disturbed
you." the young man said.
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