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. Designed for interplanetary flights--unlike its short-range counterpart, which is used mainly for ship-to-ship or ship-toplanet operations--the standard long-range Schiavona is self-sustaining. It provides adequate, if not particularly luxurious, living facilities for a two-man crew on a longer flight, short-term accommodations for a larger number of people on a brief haul.
The Schiavona on this mn was extremely crowded. In addition to the extra people, they had to stow their gear on board. This included a small arsenal of weapons, Royal Naval uniforms (in case they were caught, they planned to bluff their way out), food, tools, and Quong's box of medical supplies. Xris had been forced into a slight altercation with the Little One. The cyborg caught the empath attempting to lug an overlarge suitcase on board.
"What's this?" Xris had demanded.
The Little One had opened the suitcase, proudly revealed its contents: seven silk scarves, a half-dozen frothy lacecovered blouses, ten pairs of high-heeled pumps in various shades, multicolored spandex unitards, and a flashy gold ensemble adorned with sequins and bangles.
"No," Xris had said. "Absolutely not. Raoul will have to get along without his wardrobe."
The Little One had gesticulated wildly, flinging his small hands in the air and jumping up and down.
Xris had remained adamant. The suitcase was left behind
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