Yes, we did. Not much. [ A small frown. ] Enough to know that there is far more freedom here than out there. I would not like to live here if the United Earth decided to invade again, for good.

[ He sighed, gaze unfocusing just slightly as the road straightened out and the buildings swept past. The drive was rocky, given the terrible state of the roads, but Bariyan didn't notice that sort of thing. ]

But now I have a better idea of what to expect, and the layout of the place. We'll see if we can find out more this time.