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work to our advantage.”
                  “And the cons?” Daniel asked.
                  “We have to trust them.” Elizabeth shrugged. “And I can honestly see why Jameson has a hard time with that. We’ve seen good will, yes but this is something else. Why not send them alone with the technology? Give it to their ships and we’ll wait here for them to come back with whatever they discover.”
                  “Our technicians might be instrumental in helping to unlock it’s full potential,” Gray said.
                  “Come now!” Jameson scowled. “They built pulse drives for God’s sake. I’m sure they will be more than capable of uncovering whatever can be found about this Protocol Seven.”
                  “I don’t know,” Daniel said. “I’m with Gray for a different reason. I want in on that technology. I want to know we have the advantage immediately . If they don’t choose to come back with what they learn…”
                  “Then we’ll simply research it on our own,” Jameson replied.
                  “That hasn’t worked so well for our current situation,” Elizabeth added. “We are stuck on our second vessel. Our ships have scoured our own system. If I might offer another pro to this discussion, trade would be a very good thing.”
                  “Do you have an opinion one way or another?” Jameson asked. “You’re waffling.”
                  “You sound prejudiced to me, Jameson,” Marquel added. “Is that what I’m hearing?”
                  “How dare you!”
                  Daniel waved his hand. “Enough of that. We’re on the same side here!”
                  Gray spoke up, “you all make excellent points but I’m going to add one more. Those two ships out there are highly advanced, even more so than our own. They may not be able to take as much punishment but they’ve got technology far beyond anything we’ve seen. Two of their ships saved us years ago and now, we have the chance to partner with them…not be subservient. They’re asking for a partnership, not indentured servitude.”
                  “I agree.” Marquel nodded.
                  “Taking a stance from the financial side,” Elizabeth said, “I believe we should agree to help. Send the Behemoth on this run and we will leverage the remaining ship to our advantage. Open trade can begin and as a full member of the alliance, humanity will prosper.”
                  “I’m strongly against this,” Jameson said. “The risks are too great, the situation dangerous and all around, this feels wrong. Mark my words, if you go against me on this, we’re going to feel it.”
                  “You’re a coward,” Marquel muttered. “And that type of talk is precisely why humanity remains in the shadows. That isolationist mentality from World War Two and the same prejudice to go along with it.”
                  “Again, that’s enough.” Daniel sighed. “Anyone else have an opinion?”
                  They remained silent.
                  “Alright, and you’re sure you’re on board, Gray?”
                  Gray nodded. “Absolutely, sir. We can do this.”
                  “Very well,” Daniel said, “Please return to your seat.”
                  Gray joined Clea again as the council stepped back up to their table. None of them sat. Daniel spoke into the microphone. “Anthar Mei’Gora, I have some questions, precautionary if you don’t mind.”
                  Mei’Gora nodded. “Please ask.”
                  “What assurance do we have that your ship will stay until the Behemoth returns? You’ll be our only defense and we’re worried about the lack of Earth