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“Gate-Keeper” by Crimson Ruari
Even with faster than light gates, getting through them can take time. A freighter captain and jumpgate keeper pass that time with friendly banter.
Today's story is “Gate-Keeper” by Crimson Ruari, who has short stories in Heat 14 and CLAW 1 and you can find more of his stories on crimsonruari.sofurry.com.
Read for you by Khaki, your faithful fireside companion.