Mccade's Bounty
“He heard the swish of the hatch sliding open followed by the click of boots on the metal deck. He recognized the step as belonging to Raz. "Yes?""The Harrington party has come aboard, sir."Pong opened his eyes and blinked in the light of the overhead spot. It felt good to be back aboard his ship safely ensconced in the privacy of his own cabin. He hated the prospect of making small talk with the Harringtons but it had to be done. They'd hired his army, and as representatives of the combine had a right to see what they'd paid for.Pong nodded. "Thank you, Raz. Show them into the wardroom. I'll make my entrance after they've had some time to stew."Long accustomed to Pong's ways, Raz nodded and withdrew.Pong closed his eyes. He directed a thought toward the mind slug. "Show it to me again."The alien gave the Melcetian equivalent of a sigh. Pong never seemed to tire of the fantasy and demanded to see it at least once or twice a day. The mind slug secreted some chemicals, waited for them to... take effect, and projected the appropriate thoughts.Color swirled in front of Pong's eyes, paused, and gradually took shape.MoreLess
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