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“Greetings, cousin,” he said, looking up.

“Cal.” Astro nodded.

“There’s a cold greeting, cousin. Have I offended you somehow?”

Astro met Cal’s gaze. “My father thinks you wish me to become Unknown.”

“Nonsense, child. I wish you no ill.”

“I would have the truth. Why else do

you oppose man’s investigation of space? Are the stars so terrible?”

“No; I but worry for man. I wonder if they are ready for such power.” Astro heard a false note sound in his cousin’s voice. He looked away sharply.“You lie. Father was right about you.” He backed away. Cal took a step forward.

“Come no closer.” Astro said. He took a deep breath and backed away yet another step.