Peering up at the sneering face looking down into the somewhat cramped confines of the crate, one of the twins gave a sheepish smile.  "Uhm.  Hi?"  The other, however, rose to stand slightly in front of her sister and, dropping her hand to rest on the tiny pistol she carried, lifted her head with an air that mixed defiance with determination.  "I'm Laren.  This is Saren.  We're going to the space station."