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“This
port services the multifunctional craft that are capable of performing a
wide variety of tasks. These remote craft are rather small as
compared to the others since their primary function is to monitor
and gather information. Also , like all the
other craft, they are equipped with gravitational and photon
weapons. I have assigned several of these ships to critical
locations in outer space to detect and eliminate any danger that
might threaten your space station.
    “All of our craft are operated by onboard
computer systems, enabling them to operate remotely for extended
periods of time. Also , I am in constant
communication with all remote craft, and I can
control any and all of their functions from right here. If the need
arose, I could even destroy a craft instantaneously, leaving only a
few traces of cosmic dust.
    “Last but not least, Maxx has provided me
with the latest design and technology updates for all of your
remote craft. These will be installed and tested during regularly
scheduled maintenance procedures so you will have minimal downtime.
In fact, for simple computer updates, I will perform those remotely
so that there is no reason to wait for a return here for software
maintenance.
    “Also, I am working on the deep space
transporter project that Maxx requested. Everything is on schedule, and it should be completed prior to
the established deadline.”
    John became immediately
alert . “What deep space transporter project? Maxx said
nothing about it, and I certainly haven’t
authorized or approved it.”
    Maxxine started to speak, but a stern male
voice silenced her. “I will answer that for you, Maxxine.” Then in
a more soothing tone, “John, how nice to speak with you again, and
so soon.”
    John was rather annoyed at being excluded
from such an important decision. “Maxx, what the hell is going on?
You promised that you’d be devoting yourself entirely to finding a
new home for Mylea and repopulating the planet.”
    Maxx tried to soothe the troubled waters. “My
dear friend, I am quite capable of accomplishing my mission, thanks
to you. But, I also have plenty of time to look after you. You and
your little band of simplistic, but enigmatic humanoids are always
conjuring up something that interests me.
    “And besides, John, I’ve been taking care of
you for your whole life, and to tell the truth, I rather enjoy it,”
Maxx said with a wicked chuckle.
    John threw up his hands in exasperation. “I
can certainly tell that you’ve perfected your emotional module and
that it’s working overtime, but, I fail to see any humor in this
situation. You’re meddling in my business, and
you know damned well I don’t like that at all.”
    “Lighten up, John. You are very much aware
that I know what you are going to do even before you do. You will
want to return to Mylea one of these days to make your final
decision as to whether you are Mylean or earthling. You know it’s
true. You’ll never be happy until you resolve that issue for
yourself. So, I’m just doing a little advance work and planning.
You can thank me at any time.”
    Maxx gave another chuckle before continuing.
“Don’t be upset with Maxxine. The idea for the project is entirely
mine and mine alone. I’m just going to provide you with the craft
and technology that you’ll need for such a long journey. Remember,
you rather pompously banished me to an area of space that is far,
far away from your insignificant little solar system.”
    John sighed and took a
deep breath before replying, “Maxx, didn’t you learn anything from
the death of all your Myleans? Living beings need to cope with
their problems and figure out how to solve them without outside
help. You made their life so easy and without purpose that they
lost their desire to live. Just don’t let history repeat
itself.”
    “Tsk, Tsk! My emotional module informs me
that you have wounded me deeply. I can’t believe that you are so inflexible after all that I’ve taught