"Now, I don't like the sound of that at all," Janius said with one narrowed eye. "You saw the ways she...ahem, entertained herself in that Xanmeer. Her tastes aren't exactly savoury."

Lunise rolled her eyes. "Janius, I believe Meesei was alluding to the fun she was having goading me into anger." She addressed Meesei again. "Playing that game with her is a dangerous approach no matter how you do it, Meesei."

"How long do you need to keep her occupied?" Sabine asked.

"For as long as it takes for the Dominion and Empire to stage their military commitments here." Lunise shifted uncomfortably.