Trapped On Talonque: (A Sectors Sf Romance)
“There were more soldiers this morning, lined up across the room, at ease against the opposite wall, not bothering the prisoners. The sweet-faced priestess with the braids came in, dressed today in pale green with touches of lavender at the collar and hem. Followed by two servants, she supervised the serving of hot, steaming mush into the four bowls. Each prisoner received a small cup of water, a hard roll and two pieces of fruit as well.
“Generous this morning, aren’t they?” Thom sniffed at the... steaming mush and made a face. “Hope we can eat this stuff.”
“Scans showed this planet to be within the acceptable ranges.” Haranda bit into a purple fruit dripping juice. “If the locals can eat it, we probably can too. Mmm, tangy.”
“Food poisoning wouldn’t be my preferred way off this rock.” Nate searched for an unbruised section of the fruit on his tray. “Maja—thank you,” he said to the priestess as she handed him a roll.
She inclined her head graciously and shyly, the two braids falling across her cheeks.MoreLess
“Generous this morning, aren’t they?” Thom sniffed at the... steaming mush and made a face. “Hope we can eat this stuff.”
“Scans showed this planet to be within the acceptable ranges.” Haranda bit into a purple fruit dripping juice. “If the locals can eat it, we probably can too. Mmm, tangy.”
“Food poisoning wouldn’t be my preferred way off this rock.” Nate searched for an unbruised section of the fruit on his tray. “Maja—thank you,” he said to the priestess as she handed him a roll.
She inclined her head graciously and shyly, the two braids falling across her cheeks.MoreLess
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