"There's news." Hamid swiftly entered Russell's office, his dark face glowing with excitement: "There's news."
Russell raised his head in surprise from the documents. Hamid had been by his side for so long, yet this was the first time he saw this usually impassive fellow, who seemed perpetually expressionless, so ecstatic.
"What news?" Russell leaned back in his chair, stretching his slightly sore neck, looking with interest at Hamid, whose breathing was somewhat erratic.
"The Blue Rose!" Hamid's booming voice displayed his current excitement: "They're at the Mars Free Port."
Russell abruptly stood up, looking at Hamid in disbelief.
