"Reactivate? How?"
"Perhaps from the book films."
"Do you know where she is heading?"
"Apparently, she seems to be heading no where in particular. Just wandering through space."
"But she must land on a planet. She cannot spend her life, wandering through space."
The other robot nodded.
"We shall keep a close eye on her."
"We must take the robot away, before she can land on any planet."
"Perhaps we could intercept her while she is in space."
Daneel nodded.
"Perhaps that would be best."
"You're certainly a better player than anyone I've ever played against."said Valeria, as she looked at the chess board.
"I am glad that it pleases you, madam."said Ariel.
"Uh-huh."said Valeria, as she moved her piece.
The alarm went off.
"That's odd. Where are we, Ariel?"asked Valeria.
"We are close in the Fili Sector, madam."Ariel said. "I think we are at least 20 parsecs from the nearest habitable stellar system. Would you like me to get full information, madam?"
"No, get information on whoever is trying to contact us at this distance."said Valeria, picking up a book film, to view while Ariel took care of the problem.
"Yes, madam."
"They wish to speak to you, madam."said Ariel.
"Why won't you do?"
"They said they wanted to talk to you. They will not talk to me. They said you landed on a forbidden world."
"I never landed on anything!"exclaimed Valeria.
"They want to come aboard the ship, madam."
Valeria looked at the robot angrily.
"What do they want?"
"I do not know, madam."said Ariel.
"Well, supposing they were bandits,or something, wouldn't you throw them off?"
"If they were harming you, yes, madam."
Valeria nodded, satisfied.
"Very well, then, let them in."she said. "We'll see what they want."
One man walked in.
"What do you want with my ship. As you can see, everything is in perfect order. If you want to see the papers, I want to see your license."
"I have not come to inspect your ship. I have simply come to take the robot, and everything else that you found on the planet Aurora."he said.