Because I'm the best one. [ A little testily, and a little hurt. He'd actually been hoping to see her again, but her reaction wasn't the one he was expecting.

Fucking damn it. He should have pegged it when she refused the whole names thing. His expression darkened. ]

No one else on this rock can do what we'll need to do - probably no one else in this sector. And of the handful of guys that could try it, none of them are stupid enough to.

[ He crossed the room to where someone had left a caf pot brewing, and poured himself a cup. ]

So get over it, hot stuff. You're stuck with me.