He raised his head. "The Solar Government won't like it."
"They won't, but there's nothing they can do about it."
"I think there is—simply shoot us down. When we stole the ship, we automatically stepped into the criminal class."
"We knew that in advance."
"Is it worth it?"
"I think so," said Anti.
"In that event," he said, "I'll need time to get ready."
She scrutinized him carefully. "Maybe we can fix you up."
"With fake arms and grease-paint? No. They'll have to accept us as we are."
"A good idea. I hadn't thought of the sympathy angle."