"A wise observation, Deacon.” Maccabeus lifted a silver-haired paw and placed it on Dadab's head.
With a flinch of his fingers the Jiralhanae could have crushed the Unggoy's skull. But Dadab hoped the gesture was simply a sign of the Chieftain's growing appreciation for his assistance as minis-
ter to the cruiser's Unggoy and translator for its invaluable Hura-gok. In that moment all Dadab's fears began to fade.-Chpt.14