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Lieutenant Joe Darrow breaks the rules to help out a mate, but there are unforseen consequences. This is a background story for the science fiction series Flight of the Kestrel. In book 1, Intruders, we see the long term impact of this event.
cargo.'
Joe was promptly sick.
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The MO tried to insist Joe rested, but the Captain wanted to know what was going on, and Joe knew he wouldn't rest until he told him. He was allowed to sit and not stand to attention, and the MO was present. Joe told his story in as few words as possible.
'My friend Dale Murdo was hiding in cargo bay three. He needed to get back to Earth to meet his ship, or he would lose his post, and maybe his career.'
'Instead of which, he lost his life,' said the Captain.
He started as if he had been struck and raised a horrified face before returning his gaze to the floor. He couldn't look up, so he didn't see the MO shake his head and give the Captain a warning
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