Probably the Senator closing up with a 'few' more demands. But just as Weiler thought it, the door slid open. Gearhorn and Wallabin stepped out with two other officials at their heels, who the General saluted to and they left without so much as a glance at Weiler or Locke. He recognized one to be Commander Foster - rather feared around the base. Locke wasn't sure of the name of the fish girl who was always following him, but people were wary of her, too.

"Avery," Gearhorn spoke up, "please show the Senator and his assistant out. Their ride has already been called."

"Yes, sir," Locke said with a bow of his head.