Despite what the Union tells the public, piracy is real and not just some holo drama plot cliché."Minerva tapped a key on her desk and the center of ...he credenza behind the desk slid open, a large vidscreen dominating the space. On the screen was a sector of space that looked familiar, but she could not dredge up why."He was here, in the Delta sector. That entire sector has been reporting a major increase in attacks on shipping, even a few passenger liners have been boarded and stripped. Seven. He walked as fast as he could and jumped on his seat pushing his aunt aside. Deepak had just met his aunt a week ago when she came to their house after she got her Degree from Bangalore University; she was a very open-minded woman nothing like Deepak’s mother. Deepak gripped the arms of the airplane seat with both hands and rested his head hard on the back of the seat. The plane wasn’t even moving yet, but even the low rumbling of the engine warming up had him sweating heavily. “Are you. Something Nesho took advantage of often."I can't guarantee we will find anything," Nesho said gently. "It has been a long time, but we can try."Less than a ten-day later Sosho gave birth to Dent's second child, a son. Nilsen DeSiso was as quiet as his sister had been noisy, although he was half again her size. Dent was once again reduced to a cooing lump, hardly able to leave the nursery.Shasta was absolutely fascinated by this view of the ruling class she had never been privileged to see. "Her reply was interrupted by the announcement of the scavenger hunt beginning in fifteen minutes."Hope you don't mind," Sara said, "but I promised Ricky I'd be his partner."Grinning, I told her to have fun and then made my way over to Daddy who was holding the lists for the game. "You have a buddy, Sunshine?" he asked.I shook my head. "I feel kind of tired. Think I'm gonna' head out."He studied me for a moment and said, "Has anyone bothered you?" Of course not, Daddy." I kissed his cheek..