He was surprised by the breadth of different sectors that Ostara appearedto have a foothold in. When William had first met representatives of thecompa...y he had known them as a robotics research company for the USmilitary, but strangely it seems that they had merged with apharmaceutical company a couple of years ago and were now operating in anumber of fields. William was even more surprised at all the countriesthat they operated in, considering that they were still a small company.Although. Now it was three apartments for students, first and last months rent in advance. Overall the building was well maintained, in keeping with its status. His apartment was on the first floor, so there was no sneaking up and old staircase.Opening the door and ushering me in to what was the living room. The light he turned on was little more than a night-light. The place was clean, but every available surface was covered with papers or books, couch, easy chair, coffee table were all stacked. ”“So what’s so funny, I just said that no part of your anatomy...”She stopped and looked at us both strangely.“Oh, dear, it looks like I gave you permission to erm ... I did didn’t I”“It looks like it.”“Look you two, I know, and you know what’s going to happen eventually, so why don’t we just say, I’d rather you did it somewhere safe and comfortable than behind the bike sheds at school. I’m not saying get on with it, but when the time’s right, make it special, and be safe and warm.”We exchanged. Ndebele’s recommendation.”Har-Hi said.”This is not just a Tigershark thing, Midshipman. Admiral Stahl made Midshipman Olafson acting captain of the Devastator.”“Really? Awesome!”I grinned.”You might find yourself holding the Conn at one of these days.”After this little exchange, I sat down in my Command chair and sighed.”I never thought I would ever want to visit a Thauran world and yet here we are on our way to Deep Blue and on my orders.”Har-Hi in his usual pose, with crossed arms standing.