 What is the meaning of “palaver” in the passage?
Hathaway only knew he was picked up and hurled against a lever-bank, and that Marnagan wasn't long in following, swearing loud words. A sweeter one still of Marnagan beating hell out of the controls and keeping his words to himself until just now. "Is this what ?" yelled Marnagan inside his helmet. Hathaway felt himself grabbed; he and Marnagan rattled around—human dice in a croupier's cup. They stood in the middle of a pocked, time-eroded meteor plain that stretched off, dipping down into silent indigo and a rash of stars. Oh, God, this would make great news-release stuff if we ever get back to Earth. Hathaway made it first, Marnagan bellowing just behind him.
 Rambling, idle talk
 Fuss about Click’s constant filming  Rambling, idle talk  Unnecessarily elaborate escape plan  Peace negotiations with Gunther