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behind.  At the top of the ramp, Daniels retrieved the package that was delivered earlier and he held it in his free hand.
    “ This is, quite obviously, the cargo bay.” The bay was stacked floor to ceiling with crates of Halifren gems.
    “ It seems a little smaller than it should be.”
    “ One of those internal modifications I told you about.  I moved the forward bulkhead to add a second bedroom to the passenger suite, and a small gym.”
    “ Doesn't that make it more difficult for you to turn a profit?”
    “ Difficult, yes, but not impossible.”  Daniels flashed a smile.  “The gym helps break the monotony on a long voyage and without the extra bedroom, you wouldn't have your chaperone.” he nodded back to Omany.
    “ And do I need a chaperone, Captain Daniels?” Remini smiled as she said it.  Nathan just moved the party forward.
    They moved through the hatch and Nathan pointed out the gym and the galley on the left, and took them into the passenger suite on the right. 
    “I hope this meets with your approval.”  Remini tossed her hood back and removed her cloak revealing a peasant dress which suited her figure nicely.  Daniels could see slight disappointment flash across her beautiful features, but it didn't remain there long.  She made a quick inspection of the other rooms and came back to the captain and flashed a warm smile.
    “ It will do very nicely,” she said. 
    “ Glad to hear it!  I'll just leave you folks to get settled in.  Breakfast is grab what you need whenever you wake up.  Lunch is served precisely at noon, with dinner at 18:00.  We leave at 10:00 tomorrow, so if you want to see it, be on the flight deck, which is upstairs.”  He turned to leave and then remembered the package he was holding.
    “ Oh, and this is for you,” He said, extending the package to Remini.
    “ What is it?” she asked, looking at him quizzically.
    “ Clothes,” he replied.  “If you are going to be an apprentice you have to look like part of the crew, not a passenger.  Hopefully I guessed your size correctly.  If not, we'll replace them the first chance we get.” He turned to leave again.
    “ Good night, Captain Daniels,” Remini called after him, “and thank you!”
    “ Good night Princess.  Omany.”  He nodded in their direction and took the ladder above deck to his quarters.
    “ Come my child,” Omany said, pulling her back into the room.  “We must meditate and put away the day's events.” He was already getting the incense out of the bag.  It was exactly what Remini needed. 
    Upstairs it was not quite as easy for Nathan Daniels.  He was stripping off his uniform and talking to Max.
    “What have I gotten us into, Max old pal?”  The cat mewed and rubbed against his ankles.  As soon as his clothes were hung in the “refresher” he picked up the feline and she began to purr.  “A year with a beautiful woman on board who actually knows something about something!  And I can't even touch her!  Back at the palace I thought, no problem, she's probably some snooty little bitch who is going to do nothing but complain the whole time!  I figured I’d end up hating her and not wanting to have her.  But now...”  he paused and looked down at Max, who licked his nose with her rough tongue.  Nathan let the cat down and took care of his nighttime necessities.  He climbed into bed and began a fitful, dream riddled sleep.

CHAPTER II
    The next morning, Daniels was strapped in on the control deck, working his way through the pre-flight checks.  He had the engines warming up, and the slight vibration could be felt throughout the ship.  He was checking the power pod indicators when he felt, then heard her come through the hatch.
    “ Good morning, captain,” she said with a smile, as he turned his chair around to face her.  She was wearing one of the khaki jumpsuits he had bought her, nicely setting off her skin color. 
    She did a slight twist back and forth and asked,