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Quinn, Battleship Karter, Command Deck

My mate was seated on the commander’s right, a place of honor. On his left, another female from Earth, Commander Chloe Phan, leaned back in her chair with her arms crossed. The two females knew one another well, apparently. They had embraced before the meeting began, and spoke freely to one another, using first names.

Niobe.

She was mine