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you have allowed us to survive and you deserve the consideration.”
    George paused, “You know they’ll be looking for you?”
    “Yes, we do; however, we have today and who knows how many more thanks to your kindness.”
    “If you need us again, we will come.”
    The First paused and then said, “You mean that, don’t you?”
    “Yes, I do. We do not choose to conquer anyone, but to defend ourselves against those that would come and destroy us. It is only appropriate to assist others that are being attacked as well.”
    The First looked around the table and said, “If you need our help, we will come to your defense as well. Good luck.”
    • • •
    George looked at the Command Team on his display and said, “It appears they are taking a radical step in choosing to defend us.”
    Dolly nodded, “Which brings up another question.”
    George tilted his head and slowly shook it, “I’m not sure we should do that, Dolly.”
    Chris said, “What are you two mind readers talking about? Do what?”
    “Give them our reactor technology.”
    Chris was stunned silent.
    Dolly said, “If they will no longer attack us, we should help them be as strong as possible in the event they do have to come to our defense.”
    Arnold said, “How do you know they’re being honest?”
    “Think about it; they have said all along that they would have to come and destroy us for the danger we represent. If they were capable of not telling the truth, they would have never said that to us. They have been honest to a fault.”
    George said, “But they have not been tempted to attack because they know we could destroy their ships. If we gave them our technology, they might give in to that temptation.”
    “George, do you think the Violet Civilization will be searching for them now that we destroyed their fleet?”
    George took a deep breath and nodded.
    “That is part of our responsibility and I suspect our galaxy will be searched again as well. We may not be able to deceive them again.”
    Jillian said, “Ask them.” Everyone looked at her and she said, “If they are completely honest, see what they say if we offer them our technology.”
    Dolly looked at George and he shrugged. She looked at Arnold and he shrugged as well. She reached over and punched her communication panel.
    • • •
    The First looked at the other leaders and said, “Perhaps these beings in the White Ships are different.”
    “They will only grow stronger. How do we know they will always stay that way? Time has a way of changing things.”
    The Seventh said, “I find myself agreeing with the Third but I do think they have won the courtesy of us not initiating the conflict. The First looked over the table and said, “They are contacting us.” He touched the light and said, “We are here.”
    Dolly said, “We were wondering something and wanted to see what your thoughts are on the issue.”
    “What is the issue?”
    “If you developed technology that was stronger than what we currently possess, would you then choose to attack us?”
    The First said, “It would really be tempting. We know that you can destroy us at this moment and that does cause us some trepidation. Give us a moment.”
    “I’ll be waiting for your response.”
    The First said, “Link and then link with our populations and see how they would answer this question.” The Seven linked minds and then linked through the communicators with all of the members of their civilization. After an hour, the First thought, “Thank you for your thoughts. We do owe these beings for saving us.”
    The Seven Leaders broke the link and the Seventh said, “I’m genuinely surprised that our warriors are almost unanimous in their position.”
    The First said, “They were saved. They, more than any of the others, know what destruction looks like.” The First touched the table and said, “I have your answer.”
    Dolly was startled and said, “Go ahead.”
    “We have linked with all of our populations