“Duarte’s good,” Drummer said at last. “He’s very good at what he does. And he came back in his own time and on his own terms.” “Yes,” Avasarala agreed. “You’re telling me he won’t overreach.” “I’m telling you he came back because he thinks he can win,” Avasarala said. “And if he thinks that, you should prepare yourself for the idea that it’s true.”

