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Simon's met at the port by a man he recognizes as one of his father's, and is whisked through the various security procedures and to the entry gate with intimidating professional swiftness. They reason for the swiftness becomes apparent once he's on board; they're very close to being cleared for liftoff.

He makes his way through to sit down opposite his father in the roomy first-class cabin, and lets himself relax into the chair.