The moment the holographic Rothian mentioned a bet, Freyr communicated one again with the Agent via comms. [i]“Do not take that bet, i am warning you! I will get the captain down here.”[/i] 595 shot her a wry look and stood quietly while the two aliens bickered. [i]”You love it.”[/i] Freyr ignored her, instead smiling politely and sympathetically at Marae’s exasperated aside. She knew how she felt.

“That sounds like a good strategy. Ultimately, the safety of the Human science team is my responsibility. I know Captain Andersen is committed to the success of the mission, but I will consult her on the use of any military personnel and materiel. And of course, top of everyone’s mind is the safety of Rothia. We are guests on your beautiful planet, after all. Any eventual course of action will be conducted with extreme caution.”

[i]"Don’t roll your eyes."[/i] Freyr sent immediately after, without looking.

[i]"I would NEVER!"[/i] Was the response.

“If it came to it, have you got a team ready to go into a simulation?” Freyr asked Marae.