A Day in the Life of Marine Captain Cross before the Zoastra Affair Part Thirty Six
Cross stood on the flight deck, facing General Aurelius. “I can’t guarantee an escape from the ships.”
After several hours of hide and seek and a near miss of multiple shots at the ship, Cross wanted to put the princess out in an airlock. No woman who invited herself on his ship was worth this fight. Even if they helped her escape her fate, they set themselves up for disaster. The aliens might take their retribution plans back to Earth.
The general read his screen as he told Cross, “I understand. Do your best.”
“General, we have to send her back.”
He looked up to meet Cross’s eyes. “I agree. Go speak to her and get her ready. I want to end this diplomatically if possible.”
Cross waited until his men moved the ship out of sight. He’d wanted to speak to the troublesome alien woman for a while anyhow. He left his station and walked to the medical wing.
Dr Thomas was played a card game with her— teaching her. He found the sight annoying. Worst, the smell of illicit happenings clung to the air. Why was the doctor alone with the alien woman?
“I need to interrogate our prisoner, doctor.” Something happened.
“She’s not a prisoner, captain.”
Cross saw empathy and pitied the doctor. Women like his wife trained him well. He ordered the doctor. “All the same, return to your duties.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Captain Cross plan to resolve the standoff with the alien ships in the Zoastra Affair?
Captain Cross wants to send the alien princess back to her people to end the conflict diplomatically. After hours of evading enemy fire, Cross concludes that protecting the princess puts his crew and Earth at risk. General Aurelius agrees with the plan, instructing Cross to speak with her and prepare her for return while seeking a diplomatic resolution.
What is the relationship between Dr. Thomas and the alien princess in the Zoastra Affair?
In this episode, Dr. Thomas is found alone with the alien princess in the medical wing, teaching her a card game. Captain Cross notices an unusual atmosphere and shows concern about the doctor’s inappropriate familiarity with the prisoner. Cross orders Dr. Thomas back to his duties and insists on referring to the alien woman as a prisoner, despite the doctor’s objection.
Should Captain Cross keep the alien princess aboard his ship or send her back to avoid retaliation?
According to both Captain Cross and General Aurelius, sending the alien princess back is the safer choice. Keeping her aboard has already triggered hours of dangerous pursuit and weapons fire against the ship. More critically, harboring her risks the aliens taking retribution plans back to Earth, making her return the strategically and diplomatically sound decision.
