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"So, what happens when the defenders of the universe finish well, defending the universe?"

There's a pause. The two men are silent but both comfortable and very aware of the heat where their knees touched.

After a few seconds of silence, he responds. "I guess, we go home."

"Home?" Lance almost flinched. Why had he said that? "There's never been a home for me down there."

"There could be."