“The transformation of a male must be witnessed by an Elder. But you must think on this. Not for one moment was I ever sorry. But that is a story for another day.”
“Let’s go find out how Sara and Michael are doing.”
The door opened and Chou arrived.
::Sara is up and waiting for you.::
Sam jumped.
“Who was that?” he asked, looking around him.
“That was Chou. Some of the Earthen cats are sentient. That is why we insisted on choosing our own cats. We can hear them. Your Psy is beginning to awaken. If you become Sarran you will be HiPsy.”
“Take a shower, Sam. Speak to the room. It will handle the controls. The whole ship is an AI unit.
“AI, as in artificial intelligence?”
“You got it in one. Mark, your Earthen slang is rubbing off on me. I’ll never speak proper Sarran again.”
Mark turned to Juraens took him in his arms and gave him a light kiss. “Too bad,” he said and left the room hand in hand with Juraens, laughing.
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Tuesday, 09:30 tines