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Men with rifles line the airship's gondola, though they're not in range yet. They've added more spotters this time, too.
"At least we know what they want," Control says. "They mean to kill us."
"Hey, Crowchar," Alexius says, looking at the crags nearby, "have you ever commandeered an airship?" His green eyes sparkle.
"Are you mad?" Therko asks. "They'll slaughter us. We need to find cover!"