More gatewatch flaws

"I would judge each to be worth twelve to thirty inspectors, depending on their individual abilities and training. Fortunately, I have had the opportunity to assess their flaws. Most critical is their divided leadership. Gideon and Jace both believe themselves the overall leader. Additionally, Mr. Beleren—"

"I know his flaws." Tezzeret's teeth appeared, momentarily, humorless as a cobra tasting the wind.

"Neither man entirely trusts Liliana. She thinks little of Gideon in turn. Her regard of Jace is more difficult to analyze; a peculiar mélange of protectiveness and contempt. If questioned, I suspect she would be unable to explain it herself.

"Aside from leadership, the group's greatest weakness is Renegade Prime's daughter. She is easily provoked into rash acts, which makes the others overprotective of her. Particularly Gideon and Nissa."

The Grand Consul yanked a speaking tube down from the overhead tangle. "Chief of Compliance Baral to the command deck. Now," he bellowed into the tube. He heard the words reverberate through the halls of the ship.

"Your plan is acceptable." Tezzeret examined his false arm and drew a finger down the length of it. The impossible metal flowed like water under his touch. "I'm improving it slightly. The Nalaars have other weaknesses."

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