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Linda sounded dubious, but she said, “Aye, Chair around in a wide turn and headed back the way they’d cos nih the water

“Refill the ballast tanks, but keep the Gator trimmed with the bow up”

“Got it,” Linda said with obvious understanding of what he had planned “Filling tanks I’ll straighten out so you can come below”

“Not yet Come in on a parallel course to the supply ship Stick with the evasive maneuvers until we’re within five hundred yards of her”

“That’s cutting it close”

Juan glanced at Linc, who gave him a thumbs-up “I know We’ll make it work Tell Eddie to open the hatch as soon as you are level”

“Will do,” she said

“You really think this ork?” Linc asked “As far as I know, this tactic wasn’t one we si phase”

Juan sed “We never tested it because it was too risky I’d say it’s worth the risk now”

“Have to agree with you there,” Linc said over the s

“Get ready, Chairman,” Linda said

Juan watched the Gator’s hatch “We’re ready You first,” he said to Linc “Just don’t get stuck”

They tossed their guns away, but Juan kept his pack with the Kuyog i sensor inside

The supply ship loohtened out The hatch flew up, and Linc lunged for the opening He neatly slid inside, and Juan quickly followed, tu down as his feet slipped on the metal hull He tucked and landed in the cabin

Eddie sprang up and sla the wheel to seal it When it was tight, he said, “Buttoned-up”