Empire & Ecolitan (2001)
“Around him swirled the gray mist that was a combination of frozen rain and fog, lending an unreal atmosphere to the late afternoon.
Thelina should have been back from the field training staff meeting. But “shoulds” didn’t always translate into reality. Especially where she was concerned. And her message had been clear. Get to Thalos. But he couldn’t leave without saying what he had to say.
Chuurrruppp… The raucous call of a jaymar echoed from one of the bare branches hidden in the mist.
Jimjoy ...grinned fleetingly as he stepped up to the door, pleased at the scavenger’s call of support. At least he felt it was support of some sort.
Thrapp. Thrapp.
He waited, hearing the muffled sound of feet on the wooden floor inside, wondering whether Thelina or Meryl would open the door.
A sliver of golden light, followed by a breath of warm air—trilia-and cinnamon-scented—spilled onto the porch where he stood as the door opened.
“Oh….” Other than offering momentary surprise, Thelina’s face was unreadable.MoreLess
Thelina should have been back from the field training staff meeting. But “shoulds” didn’t always translate into reality. Especially where she was concerned. And her message had been clear. Get to Thalos. But he couldn’t leave without saying what he had to say.
Chuurrruppp… The raucous call of a jaymar echoed from one of the bare branches hidden in the mist.
Jimjoy ...grinned fleetingly as he stepped up to the door, pleased at the scavenger’s call of support. At least he felt it was support of some sort.
Thrapp. Thrapp.
He waited, hearing the muffled sound of feet on the wooden floor inside, wondering whether Thelina or Meryl would open the door.
A sliver of golden light, followed by a breath of warm air—trilia-and cinnamon-scented—spilled onto the porch where he stood as the door opened.
“Oh….” Other than offering momentary surprise, Thelina’s face was unreadable.MoreLess
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