It was as though sentients had learned, at some point in their technological development, that droids had to be kept in their place or the consequences would be dire. Droid pilots and crew were usually only used by criminals. By smugglers. By the very lowest of the low. How could Marchion Ro stoop to this? “How do you like my new crew?” he said. At times it was as though he could read her thoughts. Ghirra knew better than to answer. “I’ve never seen droids like these before. Where—where did you get them?” “There are certain merchants who deal in forbidden cargo, as I’m sure you’re aware.”
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