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It always seems to be late at night when they have these conversations, Simon thinks as he starts up the steps to the bridge. The simple explanation for that is the obvious one: it's easier to find relative privacy when half the crew's gone to bed, or at least retired to their bunks.

The other possible explanation is that this is just the kind of thing best talked about at night.

He pauses in the doorway, peering in.