Star Wars - The Adventures of Alex Winger 4 - Whispers in the Dark by Charlene Newcomb

Author:Charlene Newcomb [Newcomb, Charlene]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 1994-05-18T04:28:13+00:00

Dair Haslip sat at his desk trying to work. General Zakar was expecting this report on the bunker construction at the mining center.

Dair looked over at Nilo who was on the vidcomm with Major General Carrier. Nilo did not look happy, but the conversation sure sounded interesting.

He turned to stare out the window. It was late in the day. He stretched, flexing his arms above his head, then got up and walked over to the window. Chado’s Pub occupied the first floor of the building across the street. The action was beginning to pick up over there as the workday slowly drew to a close. A light shone brightly from an open window. Dair double-checked it quickly — second window from the left, third floor. Looks like Paca’s called a meeting for tonight. He sighed, rubbed his eyes, and returned to his desk. It was going to be a long day.

General Zakar burst through the door, with Lt. Polg hot on his heels.

“Haslip, how’s that report coming along?” the General asked, not even bothering to stop.

“It will be on your desk first thing in the morning, sir.”

“Good.” Zakar walked into his office with Polg right behind him. Dair got up and followed them in. The General glanced at the reports on his desk. Every time he stepped away for more than an hour, they seemed to proliferate. Ironic that he had just asked for another one from Haslip.

“Polg, arrange a meeting with Governor Winger and Major General Garner tomorrow afternoon. I’ll have to review Haslip’s report before that meeting, so be sure to keep my schedule open.” He glanced at Dair. “How long will I need, Haslip?”

“About a half hour, General.” Dair replied.

“All right. See if you can squeeze that in.”

“Yes, sir,” Polg said, making an entry on his data pad. “Will there be anything else, General?”

“No, that will be all for now, Lieutenant.”

“Sir?”

“Yes, Haslip?”

“Councilor Baro has been trying to get through to you all day.”

“Baro?” he asked, searching his memory. “Ah, yes, the one from Zila.”

“Yes, sir. The Councilor is concerned about our activities there,” Dair told him.

Zakar scowled. “Is he now?” He shook his head impatiently. “Just remind him who is in charge, Haslip. I will tell him what he needs to know, when and if he needs to know it.” And if my superiors ever clue me in on their objectives.

“Yes, sir. I’ll tell him that, sir. I’ll get to work on that report now.”

The door slid shut behind him.

Nilo was just ending his conversation with Major General Carner. He rolled his eyes. “Generals,” he said softly, gritting his teeth.

“What’s Carner doing? Giving you a hard time?” Dair chuckled.

Nilo glared at him, throwing him a frown. “Oh, he’s upset about the shipping orders for the systems control units.”

Polg looked up from his work amused by the conversation. “What else is new?” he asked.

“General Zakar only authorized two squadrons of scout troopers to move the parts from Garan to the mines. And Carner wants more protection for the convoy.

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