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There they waited-longer than they'd have preferred, but patiently, calmly. They met and shook hands, asif they hadn't seen each other for some time. When would you like your car? Bakkis looked at Varlik, Varl? he said. With along layover planned, ship's time had been gradually adjusted until itagreed with destination time, helping circadian rhythms into sync.

I see yourreasoning, sir. Under the circumstances notmany had struck up conversations. You mean giant swings? Esenrok asked. ***Colonel Carlis Voker watched from a window as the semi-column ofrecruits slouched by, herded by T'swa noncoms.