Chapter 196

“TaSyn has two chefs. Should she decide she doesn’t want to prepare the meal, they will do it for her. So it really is no trouble. But asking TaSyn not to cook is akin to asking you not to bake.” Mark gathered up Michael’s toys and put them in his toy box, taking two or three in a piece of luggage shaped like a duffel bag but different because it was square.

The big ship landed. Their party watched from the observation deck. “We will be among the last to disembark as the highest ranking officers. Admirals Saxon and Lunas along with Kristen will be the last then a skeleton crew will be sent up to ready Brightstar for her return voyage.’’

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Naffie was so excited, there would be an offspring for him to show the Sarran way. They were on the field when he saw Mark and Juraens. He broke formation and ran to them.

“Tontos Mark and Juraens, I’m happy to see you. Where’s Michael?”