Ridley slipped into the jumper and made his way to the front, carefully lowering himself into the pilot's seat and activating the comm, calling Atlantis. He had considered using the communications equipment left for that purpose in the expedition DRASH, but had felt too exposed, too likely to be overheard. He felt unsettled enough that when whoever
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"This is Dr Weir," Elizabeth answered, heading out of her office toward the mess. "How can I help you Dr Parrish?"
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"You said you had a conversation with Selen, Radek's... partner?" she asked. "And he was completely forthcoming with you? He didn't seem to be hiding what he and Radek were doing, or the nature of their relationship?"
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"Thank you for letting me know about this, Doctor," she said. "I appreciate the information, but I encourage you to withhold your judgment regarding what may be going on between Selen and Dr Zelenka. Intelligent adults may negotiate and consent to such relationships of their free will, and it may be that this is a relatively common practice among the Athosians, given what Selen apparently told you."
Elizabeth paused to wrap her sweater more tightly around her as a gust of chilly wind struck the balcony where she stood. Yet another motivation to conclude this conversation as quickly as possible.
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