"The Kestrel is being watched." Jorges shook his head. "Checked around the other ships, nothing out of line, just ours."

"How many?"

"Four I counted, but from their placement, there's likely more. I spotted them on the way out. When I didn't see any surveillance on other ships, I watched closer on my way back to the ship. 'Fraid I acted the drunk, so you'll obviously need to give me punishment duty."

Cal studied Jorges' face. He wasn't scared, just doing what his captain ...