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This week's snippet is from "The Sands of Dhor". Lily, abducted from Earth by alien slavers, is following Theusand. He'd not a slaver. He's Dhor'en; they communicate mind to mind.
They've left the section of the ship where he and his Chays (monks) are quartered. It's the first time she's left that deck since Lord Sand rescued her from the slave fight ring in the belly of the ship. He has just accused her of being irrational. She accused him of causing her irrationality. Then he did a very human thing--laughed, and it has begun to thaw her heart. The last sentence posted last week was spoken by Theusand: “There are worse things I could cause you to do.”
Continuing from there...
"Yeah. And I bet before you get me back
to Earth, I’ll have experienced all of them.”
His voice went back to cool and even, his
smile and his laughter gone. “As I said, I have assimilated the content of your books of learning. “
“When? Wait. How...why did you do that?”
“None of that is
necessary to complete this conversation. 'Higher education’ as
your people refer to it, specifically health--have you studied health?”
That last question sounds like bait to me. What an emotional rollercoaster ride he is, huh? She just gets a little soft spot for him, and then he turns back on the arrogance, full force. Or is there another reason his mirth vanished?
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The following photo shows where I was last week. We drove south several states to see totality. Very cool...
Just because you know it all, doesn't mean you know everything. He might just want to keep that in mind. ;) Great snippet
ReplyDeleteSounds like bait for sure, and a bit scary. I wonder what he has in mind.
ReplyDeleteWhat an intriguing excerpt - he's such an interesting character and I really want to know more about him - and what a beautiful picture of the 'diamond ring effect'. Sadly we didn't see the eclipse here in the UK but the pictures I've seen are spectacular!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Hywela! The photos don't show how silvery-gray it got just before totality, and how the temperature dropped and the insects started to sing. It was really neat!
DeleteI do believe she's in trouble with him. He's seeking more than she chooses to reveal.
ReplyDeleteAnd vice-versa. He really is the one with secrets. :-)
DeleteOoh, I was pulled in by this. He is definitely an interesting character! I am imagining the two of them together reading each other's minds. This could get dangerous. Yikes! Great to see you and be back on again! :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely not what she was expecting!
ReplyDeleteIntriguing snippet. Too bad he didn't assimilate some social norms while he was at it. I think he'd be a frustrating person to be around.
ReplyDeleteThat last line is definitely bait- he's trying to get a rise out of her. Nice snippet!
ReplyDeleteCertainly a very intriguing relationship between them. He clearly lacks the nuances of social etiquette, though. I see more fireworks ahead.
ReplyDeleteNever mind what else he might do, I'm just in love with that mental gag order idea. There's a few individuals here on Earth who would benefit greatly from that!
ReplyDeleteHe is so arrogant. But you know what they say about pride coming before a fall. I'll be she trips him. LOL
ReplyDeleteInteresting. There's certainly no predicting what this person will do or say next, so it sure doesn't become boring LOL. Enjoyed the snippet!
ReplyDeleteIndeed. It's like he wants confrontation.
ReplyDeleteIs he threatening her well-being, asking her if she's studied health? What is he suggesting?
ReplyDeleteThis asking about health is worrisome. I can think of several reasons why he might ask, and not all of them are good. The eclipse was great, wasn't it?
ReplyDeleteOh my, it truly was! It was one thing to read about it ahead of time, but it was something else to experience it.
DeleteYou live in a pretty part of the country. Dave's cousin and family live near Greer. We had such a great time. Went to see Caesar's Head State Park. Then crossed into NC to visit Brevard. Oh my, the mountains are stunning!
Interesting. I'm curious to know where this conversation is going.
ReplyDeleteMy, but he's high handed, dismissing her question again. But I sense he's headed for a point about that 'health' topic. Very intriguing!
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued by Theusand. He's mysterious is a good way. Although I suspect he'll end up with feelings for her, you've got me wondering what the stops along the road will be.
ReplyDeleteIntriguing snippet. I wonder where he's heading with the health question.
ReplyDelete"I've assimilated the books of your learning." If only it were that easy!
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