435. Tuskans

On the one hand, having an expected fleet delay their arrival forty-six times in the past year was really, really annoying.

On the other hand, the many delays gave Remian ample time to prepare. Back when Darian was hiring moles to dig tunnels and Eriane was badgering Ermine for a railgun sniper rifle, Remian had taken a whole week to explain ultrasonic sterilization to Jim and the importance of its role in the new massive sewage treatment plant. This, and nine different kinds of processing involved in the treatment were all crucial to handling interstellar guests when those other trading ships arrived.

“The Tuskans alone might bring all sorts of bugs and bacteria from their homeworlds. They like moist worlds, wetlands, shallow freshwater bodies... the very kinds of places where microbes thrive.” Remian explained.

“What are they like, these... Tuskans?” Jim ventured a query.

“How do I put this...?” Remian scratched his head. “If Woofers are dogs and Me

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