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hugging George when Jeff said, “I have a transmission coming in from the Blue Giants.”
    George said, “Put it on the wall display.”
    The people watched as the Blue Giants destroyed nine of the ten Violet Ships. Dolly said, “What do you think they’ll do now?”
    George shrugged and said, “They won’t be sending a small number of ships to follow up on that excursion. It also seems unlikely that they will weaken their main lines facing off against the Yellow Ships. I’m really not certain about what they might do.”
    Chris said, “We need to get Zack and Isadore to start making recordings of what’s happening in M-87.”
    George looked at Dolly and Jeff and they nodded. “Jeff, issue the orders and start making the runs immediately. Tell them to focus on the main battle lines and see if any ships are taken out of the Violet Civilization’s lines. I also need you to get that Crazy Cuban here to discuss the best path to follow in our ship construction.”
    Jeff went to his board and started issuing the orders.
    • • •
    Arvolo looked at his board and said, “Admiral Hardy, you and I need to take a trip to Command Center.” He pushed a button and said, “Kenny, I need you to take command of the fleet. My presence has been requested back on Earth.”
    “We’ve almost completed the rearming of the fleet. Where do you want us to go once that’s completed?”
    “Hold station outside the galaxy. We’ll determine our next move after I speak with the Command Team.”
    “Tell George I said hello.”
    “I will. What do you know about him?”
    “He’s the only one I know that’s smarter than you, RV. I think the two of you will make a great team.”
    “Will I have to wear a uniform?”
    “He doesn’t.”
    “I like him already. Thanks, Kenny.”
    Cyanna looked at RV, “Why am I going?”
    “I need your insight. You may see things I miss.”
    Cyanna raised her eyebrows, “Get real! What’s the real reason?”
    “I like having you around.”
    Cyanna stood from her chair and said, “Now that’s a reason I can believe. Let’s go.”
    Arvolo smiled but knew he wasn’t kidding. She was becoming smarter with every experience she had. No one else could have made the changes in the Needles attack plan as quickly. He knew he did need her for the meeting. Especially if this George was as smart as he was given credit for. They boarded the new attack craft and Arvolo took his seat in the pilot’s chair. Cyanna leaned over and kissed him on the cheek as she took her sensor chair and he smiled. Well, he did like having her around. She took his board to hers and set the guidance on auto as she came around and jumped into his lap. Just before he kissed her he decided that the real reason was the second.
    • • •
    The Command Team waited for RV to arrive and were discussing all that had happened when the speaker come on, “Is this a formal meeting or informal?”
    Jeff went to his board and said, “Why do you ask?”
    “I need to dress appropriately.”
    Jeff looked at George wearing a tank top and flip-flops and said, “Informal.”
    George looked at Jeff with raised eyebrows and Jeff said, “The Admiral also doesn’t like to wear uniforms.”
    George smiled and said, “Imagine that.”
    Dolly put her head in her hand and shook it. George saw her and shrugged, “There’s a time and place for everything.”
    Dolly continued shaking her head and said, “Will you please tell me when the time for you to wear your uniform arrives because I’ve not seen it yet.”
    “I wore a tux at your wedding.”
    “With Flip-flops.”
    “But they were shined.”
    “George, no flip-flops have ever been made that can be shined.”
    “I have a patent leather set, sis.”
    Dolly looked at him with disbelief and Meisa said, “He’s telling the truth. They’re patent leather so he won’t have to shine them. He just dusted them off.”
    Dolly fell back in her chair and Jillian said, “He has his flip-flops; you