Chapter 4

“You are aware of the culture of my people, yes? The biological needs we have?”

“Sure.” It was part of standard Terran curriculum these days, and had been since the IAA was signed. Learning about other cultures, and the differences in the biologic makeup, as well as the physical cycles and needs they went through. It had been one of my favorite courses at the academy. I’d found it fascinating.

“I am mrowhan, Brody. And my cycle is approaching.”

That fast, my view shifted. In an instant, I understood what he was telling me. About half of the population of Ssarften experienced what Terrans would call “a heat.” The desperate need to copulate, the biological drive to have sex for several days, and only doing so would relieve the symptoms. If left alone, they would suffer greatly.