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1. I Had A Good Time- Boston
"Genius without education is like silver in the mine."
- Ben Franklin
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I. Terminus
"Everyone in the galaxy knows that Terminus lacks natural resources- including metals. But the Foundation backs its credits with silver- & these credits are now recognized across most of the galaxy. That's another reason the Silk Path is so important- beyond the rare Earths used for hyperspace. The Foundation needs an increasing supply of silver to back up our increasing supply of credits. Our credits are in high demand across the galaxy- just like our tech products. But we need more silver- & the Silk Path takes us to Silver Dragon Resources- a huge potential source of silver."
John Atoms paused. Toran leaned back in his chair, taking it all in.
"So let me guess- you want me to contact that Oriental Princess again, set up another deal like the Rare Earths."
Sauveur asked, rather calmly.
"Exactly, as soon as possible,"
& John Atoms sipped his tea earnestly.
"Well, you know, I don't exactly trust her. She almost didn't come through with the Rare Earths last time- remember?"
& Sauveur began to frown.
"I understand. What endeavor is without risk? Nothing ventured- nothing gained. I want you to set up a deal as soon as possible."
Outside the low rise building a young woman stood just beyond the natural light falling out from the transparent wall. The cool night air clarified her thoughts. The Diamonds hung in a necklace just above the horizon of water. Bayta touched her silver pendant & a luminous galaxy appeared. She gently held the galaxy in her hands, turning it around to see the Silk Path. She pulled the galaxy apart, & it grew deeper & more intricate in detail- she could see the Silk Path like a glow worm winding through the nebula. And on the opposite edge of her galaxy, just above the water, a small bright blue diamond hung just beyond the luminous vapor stretching out into the cool black night. Terminus.
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