Not forever, he said. I'm calling from off the campus. Even one mile from the surface of their planet would be too soon, since they might still destroy themselves and their ship out in space. Ah, said Professor Johns.
Yes, I know, but government money flows easily and it is difficult to persuade a congressman that your work is important unless he can see, smell, and touch the surface shine. Paulson nodded, and raised his hand in a gesture to the others. I don't know, he said. I knew there was alcohol in the eggnog from the moment you thought your ridiculous scheme.
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