Tera was a bit envious of Claire, since Mayura did have a bayonet.  "I wonder where we're headed?" Tera mused.  She could remember off the top of her head several high conflict regions, in particular a system ruled by a strange cult of Quantums, and another system that was struggling for independence that many suspected FAS of secretly supporting despite treaties.

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"Sure, where do you think would be a good spot?" Israfil asked, putting his worries to the back of his mind and following Mike.  He wondered what it was, and why it should be done away from crowds.