The Songs of Distant Earth
“Party Games“It’s called a baby,” Mirissa said, “And despite appearances, one day it will grow up into a perfectly normal human being.”She was smiling, yet there was moisture in her eyes. It had never occurred to her, until she noticed Loren’s fascination, that there were probably more children in the little village of Tarna than there had been on the entire planet Earth during the final decades of virtually zero birthrate.“Is it … yours?” he asked quietly.“Well, first of all it’s not an it; it’...s a he. Brant’s nephew Lester – we’re looking after him while his parents are on North Island.”“He’s beautiful. Can I hold him?”As if on cue, Lester started to wail.“That wouldn’t be a good idea,” laughed Mirissa, scooping him up hastily and heading towards the nearest bathroom. “I recognize the signals. Let Brant or Kumar show you round while we’re waiting for the other guests.”The Lassans loved parties and missed no opportunity for arranging them.MoreLess
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