"I mean it, Commander," Marcross said into the brittle silence. "Put them down."
Commander ... and suddenly, in LaRone's mind's eye, they were back aboard the Suwantek after that skirmish with the swoop gang, their first battle as a team. That's part of leadership, Marcross had said as the two of them stood alone in the cargo bay. Knowing and understanding the men of your command. And trusting them.
Trusting...
"Drop your weapons," LaRone confirmed quietly.