Every Last Mother's Child
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Chapter 1: Exodus
“That’s what? The eighth ship today,” the customs inspector commented as they left the Exodus. When the Exodus arrived the customs service was required to make an inspection of the ship to ensure no drugs other contraband was being smuggled onto Trena. They had just finished the eighth ship to make port offering to take people off world.
“The crown has been pretty adamant that our people will go out in a coordinated way.” The younger man said, “So what are we going to tell them?”
“That’s going to happen a little later today,” another said, “right before we left to come here, I received word that Lord Mercer, and Lord Kenworth are meeting with them. I was told to make sure the Exodus’ master knew about the meeting.”
“Did she?” the young man asked.
“Yeah,” he continued, “I also found out that she has an agreement with Lashkey to take evacuees to.”
“Thanks for the heads up I was hoping to maybe sign up with the Exodus.” The young man said, “Now I’ll think again.”
“I would too!” the first customs officer said.