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mine, Captain Kaga. He wanted to meet you last night, but couldn’t
get here in time.”
“Captain, eh? Is that more exalted than Lieutenant? Yes? I see.
Welcome to a very poor imitation of Drast, Captain Kaga. This is the
first time I’ve come to one of these affairs, and you can see why. Too
many gadgets here for my taste. Look at this contraption! I despise it
but I couldn’t live one day away from Drast without it.”
Dr. Too-Rasoo swayed and slid over to the large piece of hardware
attached to one wall, Kaga and Lugo following close behind. The alien
lifted one tentacle and pointed to a series of dials and switches next to
a heavy steel door in the device.

“Too many gadgets here for my taste.”

“The other emissaries come right into a close replica of their own
world, but I, an elder of Drast, a Doctor, am forced to learn the
operating intricacies of this— this thing!”

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