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Shan placed his ankle atop his knee, folded his arms, and leaned back. His head tilted upward as he gazed at the alien in the cell.

"I believe we can work something out. We'll take you to your ship, but you'll be guarded, and then we'll bring you to the hospital. I don't believe we should be moving your sister after that ordeal. All pregnant and gone through a crash, ah? But just remember, if you try anything while we get the medicine, you're not gonna have a good time. We need you to do exactly what you're telling us you'll do."

His tone was very relaxed, lazy, even, but it was all to keep Aenanu from raging. An attempt to make it seem as though nothing was a big deal.