After his fruitful talk with his grandfather, Ves felt a lot better about himself.
His grandfather expressed tentative approval of his intention to spend his time in another star cluster.
As long as the expeditionary fleet had room for Benjamin and a number of other Larkinsons who were willing to depart from the Bright Republic, the Larkinson Family wouldn't object to the absence of Ves at home.
He could leave the Bright Republic without too much guilt. He wouldn't be leaving the Larkinson Family and most of his friends and family hung out to dry.
After he finished with his calls, he turned back to the present. After almost two months of constant travel, the Chuko Republic finally came within reach.
Ves had been looking forward to visiting the Chuko Republic, though Gavin was much less enthused with the decision.
"Well, I can't blame my assistant. Chuko is definitely in a mess right now."
