"Life is about to get very interesting indeed..." the Navigator mutters darkly.<br/><br/>"Look at the bright side,"  says the Pilot.  "At least we won't be bored."<br/><br/>"I could stand a little more boredom,"  from Communications.<br/><br/>All of this seems to strike your new employer as highly amusing.  She laughs, quite pleasantly.<br/><br/><strong>"Oh, of course!  The ancient curse!  How droll.  We may quite likely fulfill the second most horrible curse as well."</strong>She glances at Beatrix.<strong>"Not only are these interesting times, but we may well come to the attention of those of great rank.  Tell me, do you play chess?"</strong>