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The law of the solar system was unequivocal. In an environment as hostile to life as space, the aid and goodwill of your fellow humans wasn’t optional.
“That wasn’t Belters keeping the Earth guy out,” Miller said. “That was poor folks keeping the educated guy out. And it was kind of fun, now you mention it.”
No. So here we are with syphilis and not enough ciprofloxacin.”
Nooo, its penicillin
“I think we’ve got the same basic goals, you and I. Stability. Safety. Strange times make for strange alliances.”
“Point defense cannons?” Holden asked. “Summary roadside justice,” Alex grunted back.
“Either way, I think we’re playing in the big league now.”
“I’m guessing there’s a lot more people need to be shot before this is over,” he said. “But sure. First things first.”
“You know,” Holden said, “some species’ version of the great galactic adventure is shooting virus-filled bullets at their neighbors. I think ours is pretty damn noble in comparison.”
“No biggie,” he said. “The ones that don’t kill you don’t count.”
Liquor doesn’t make you feel better. Just makes you not so worried about feeling bad.”
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