The first thing Aurelian did was tell everyone not to assume the old reserve site was hostile.
Vaelith looked disappointed by that decision.
Caelira looked disappointed for an entirely different reason. "I'm only saying that if it really is a fleet reserve site, there's a reasonable chance ammunition remains there."
"And I'm saying it has been abandoned for centuries," Aurelian replied, already knowing where the conversation was going.
"That doesn't mean the ammunition is gone."
"It also doesn't mean it belongs to you."
Caelira paused, as though she hadn't considered that particular problem. After a moment, she turned toward Neris's communication window. "If nobody owns it, can I have it?"
"No," Neris replied immediately.
Caelira frowned. "You answered too quickly."
"I've learned that speed is important when dealing with you."
Aurelian left them to argue and returned his attention to the map.
