“That is an awful lot of patrol ships,” Daryn said ominously as they watched another moderately armed ship pass by on their sensors.

“Spoiled little brats need protection,” Ghen said with a hint of disgust in his voice. “Some of them possibly need protection from themselves more than the big bad universe.”

“Let’s worry less about affluent parenting skills and try concentrating on who we came for, and hope that they were raised with some semblance of manners. “ the last part said under Hutch’s breath.

As they drew closer to the academic world of Knara Prime, two patrol ships veered off to approach them. “Unidentified freighter, please identify yourself and your intentions on Knara Prime” the communications officer stated over the COM.

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“Well that was a quick change of heart,” commented Daryn who had come to sit in the copilot’s seat to view the activity in front of their ship and to better hear the conversation between Hutch and the patrol ship.

With a sigh and a grin, Hutch smugly said, “I’ve delivered here before, Despite the ludicrous amount of credits spent to go to school here, and how well stocked the cafeterias are, the parents still worry that their particular child’s needs aren’t being met or that the pillows aren’t soft enough, the blankets, not warm enough. The largest obstacle the administration has to deal with here, isn’t in the curriculum or daily management. It from parental interference.”

“Huh, I didn’t know that. I’ve never been to a university before…,” Daryn said a bit wistfully.

“Don’t be jealous my friend. While these kids are learning a great deal, they are not getting any practical knowledge you can only get by doing. If you want to truly earn something, I find the best way to go is full emersion. When it’s right there in your face and you have no choice but to deal with it, you learn pretty quickly how to handle