Bill cut in. "Naw, I may not have to do what they wanted, but this is an interesting job, and I like the idea of humanity spreading out a little. Assuming they’re still around." He put his hands behind his head and stretched. He appeared to be sitting in an Adirondack chair, in the shade of a large tree. "Besides, exactly what is the point of going out and doing all that exploring if no one is going to benefit from it?"