"Then I'll be returning as soon as I can. Sorry, but it is necessary."
"No resentment," smiled Wan Nes Stan affably. "I can get along."
Len Dor Vale smiled at the governor-select and left. He went to his quarters, packed, and within the hour was on his way into the depths of space.
Two days later, he was given the "come-in" signal at a distant planet on the rim of the galaxy. He dropped his ship quickly and obediently and made his way with deference through the city.
The Galactic waited until he was growing impatient before the attendant signaled him to enter the inner sanctum.
"Before you enter ... Len Dor Vale, is it?... you have the rules?"
"I have been here before," answered Len Dor Vale. "I have also reviewed the rules."
"Good. Be not disturbed if any of your questions go unanswered. Students will not reveal anything of dangerous nature and will remain silent rather than give false answer."
Len Dor Vale entered the apartment.