[Well, shit. B's not sure how adding an alarm button would turn them Clipper-ish, but he's also not aware of the intimate workings of this place, and he's got no reason to think the Admiral would lie about that.]

Since I absolutely don't want to emulate the Clipper in any way, either, I guess I'm back to square one on the alarms then. I really think it'll help cut down on the murders, if somebody can just press a button and alert half the ship, but supplies aren't easy to get. Any ideas, or should I just hope you've got a good port for us where I can buy up a couple hundred little car alarms?

Thanks for the rest. I don't need the details, but it's good to know I can talk to the both of you as your own people, after a fashion. You probably know I'm pretty fond of the old lady.

I'm not sure it's neutral for the individuals. Are there other ships that are actually decent out there? Where you don't have to lie and pretend to get out, or have limbs cut off?