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Vaasa had already lost count of how many times she had been at a loss for words, but the last was the worst. Khan's suggestion was preposterous and nigh impossible, but she couldn't help but consider it.
Leverage was the main issue. As soon as the superiors got involved, the Global Army would gain the upper hand in eventual negotiations. Humankind was the injured party in that situation. There was no denying that.
Moreover, Khan's theory was interesting. The Thilku knew more about Cegnore, but the planet still hid many mysteries. If Khan's presence could cause valuable changes, the Thilku would want a piece of that, if not a monopoly.
Nevertheless, Vaasa didn't have the authority to authorize that move. Inviting Khan to the Thilku's trenches was problematic on many levels, which prevented her from answering without conferring with her team.