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“Ren Zel, when would it be convenient for us to talk?”

Ren Zel glanced up from the screen detailing the sparse history of the ship Eltoro.

“We may talk now, Catie, if it is also convenient for you.”

“Yes,” she said. “I have been studying the star charts.”

“That is also one of my studies,” Ren Zel said, when she said nothing else. “Have you a question regarding a particular chart?”

“Yes and no,” Catie said. “I note that this location is designated variously in the charts, as Tinsori Station, Ghost Station, or Unsafe Space. While all of these designations may have been accurate at one point, they are not accurate now. I wish to amend the charts.”

“There is a procedure for amending charts,” Ren Zel said. “What is your correction?”

“This location is Catalinc Station. Tinsori Light is…finally dead, and will not be resuscitated. I have looked up ‘ghost’—I am not a ‘ghost’ but a thriving station who is open for commerce. Tocohl says that I will soon be noted on the trade routes. Those, too, should be accurate.”

“I agree. There are letters to be written, and applications to be completed in order to make this change and bring the charts up-to-date. Shall I file these for you, or will you take charge of the matter yourself?”

Catie said nothing. Ren Zel rose and went over to brew a cup of tea.

“Understand that I value you,” Catie said slowly.

“I do understand that,” Ren Zel said, bringing his tea back to the desk. “But I am only temporarily first light keeper.”

“Yes!” Catie said. “You do understand. What I would like best is if Jen Sin and I would together submit these—letters and applications. Is that possible?”

“I believe so, but the paperwork will tell us more. Please realize that the charts cannot be amended until the proper forms are filed. If you wish Jen Sin to sign, you must wait until he is out of the ’doc.”

“I am willing to wait. Do you think you might help me fill out the proper forms, so that they are ready for him to sign, when he is able?”

Ren Zel smiled.

“I think I might do that, yes. I will find the proper forms and instructions and send them to you to study. Apply to me with any questions.”

“Thank you, Ren Zel.”

“It is my pleasure,” he assured her.


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