The Ambassador's Pet
A spaceship captain receives sealed orders to transport an alien ambassador from a distant planet, where special life-support and strict transfer protocols are required to preserve a fragile truce. During the voyage the ambassador's small, catlike pet, suited for its native atmosphere, is allowed aboard and later slips out of quarantine to explore the vessel. The crew becomes uneasy as the animal's furtive movements suggest it may be gathering technical information, and the story traces rising suspicion, the tension between diplomatic courtesy and security, and the practical problems of accommodating alien needs.
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A spaceship captain receives sealed orders to transport an alien ambassador from a distant planet, where special life-support and strict transfer protocols are required to preserve a fragile truce. During the voyage the ambassador's small, catlike pet, suited for its native atmosphere, is allowed aboard and later slips out of quarantine to explore the vessel. The crew becomes uneasy as the animal's furtive movements suggest it may be gathering technical information, and the story traces rising suspicion, the tension between diplomatic courtesy and security, and the practical problems of accommodating alien needs.
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