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the thick edge of irony in the thought
She was still musing over this discovery while I turned on my computer and began to look for
shuttle flightsIt was a moment before she was aware of what I was doing
Where are we going?The thought held a flicker of panicI felt her awareness begin to rifle
through my head, her touch like the soft brush of feathers, searching for anything I might be
keeping from her
I decided to save her the search
The panic was more than a flicker nowhy?
I'm going to see the Healer want to talk to him before I make my decision
There was a brief silence before she spoke again
The decision to kill me?
Yes, that one
CHAPTER 8
Loved
You'reafraid to fly?? The Seeker's voice was full of disbelief edging toward mockery?You've
traveled through deep space eight times and you're afraid to take a shuttle to Tucson, Arizona??
?First of all, I'm not afraidSecond, when I traveled through deep space I wasn't exactly aware
of where I was, what with being stored in a hibernation chamberAnd third, this host gets
motion sickness on shuttles
The Seeker rolled her eyes in disgust?So take medication! What would you have done if
Healer Fords hadn't relocated to Saint Mary's? Would you be driving to Chicago??
?NoBut since the option of driving is now reasonable, I will take itIt will be nice to see a bit
more of this worldThe desert can be stunning ??
?The desert is dead boring
??and I'm not in any hurryI have many things to think through, and I will appreciate some
timealone? I looked pointedly at her as I emphasized the last word
?I don't understand the point of visiting your old Healer anyw
