Chris,
My favorite parts have already been quoted so I just wanted to mention that I agree with everyone about everything. (Well, except Tank's comments - I can live just fine without a wham.
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Great A-plot development and the B-plot was fun to read.
One nit-pick:
"Can you made a note of any other meetings between Benton and Carnes? Then I'll check them against the court diary when we get back to the Planet."
I think that should be "make".
Keep writing!
Avia