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B01.013 – The Novice Dorm
Feeling troubled, Von sought out the Novice Dorm where he expected a jolly reception since he was always in demand as a storyteller. Instead, he was greeted by the sight of six-year-old Chester staring, perplexed, at a knot of girls … Continue reading
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B01.012 – Di Mon Visits Eva’s
Section 12: Di Mon Visits Eva Eva pulled Von close, and then eased off, crinkling her nose. “Vanilla again,” she said disapprovingly. “Is Liege H’Us giving you Demoran perfume?” “It is just the way I smell, all right?” he told … Continue reading
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B01.011 – Eva
Chapter 2: Day in a Courtesan’s Life Von shot upright out of a perfect landing and dropped his dancer’s sword, crying, “Eva!” His den mother was bent over, rubbing the heel of her hand into a leg cramp. “It’s nothing,” … Continue reading
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B01.010 – Losing Touch
When the data stream from Ranar’s mission box finally came on the visuals were murky. Echo location schematics sketched a large room full of bolted-down furniture. English translation capacity had survived in an idiot-savant function of the box, but the … Continue reading
B01.009 – Ann Waits Alone
Thomas hailed Ann on the radio as soon as they stabilized in normal space. “Are we sane?” he asked. “I am,” she told him curtly. “How’s your passenger, Ranar?” “Out cold!” Thomas sounded merry about it. “Our boy genius doesn’t … Continue reading
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B01.008 – Launch!
Ann’s rel-ship was a blunt-nosed exploration vessel known as a scout, with a built-in cocoon affectionately known to pilots as the slug, a device that distributed G forces under acceleration and boasted built-in life support. She had to take her … Continue reading
B01.007 – Prepping for Flight
En route to the docks, the next day, Ann was itching to ask Thomas about how he experienced the jump but knew it was a pilot superstition not to ask. To her, jumps were like plunging through water, sometimes churned … Continue reading
B01.006 – Ann’s Idea of Research
Alone in her quarters, Ann considered resorting to a mood lifter, but taking drugs felt like admitting her emotional existence was no more than a by-product of biochemistry. She preferred to feel she had every right to be miserable. Instead … Continue reading
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B01.005 – Creamy Dreamy Ranar
“I don’t like the idea of you risking your life on the strength of that one’s grip,” Lurol told Ranar when Thomas had strutted off to entertain himself, “let alone his good intentions. He’s a dozen trips shy of a … Continue reading
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B01.003 – The Second Contact Team
When she walked into the briefing, the next morning, Ann was greeted by an urbane young man. “Ann of New Beach, I am gratified that you accepted our offer. You are the best pilot Rire has on record!” “Ranar, right?” … Continue reading
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