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The captain chuckled. “What? We weren’t going to see you disappear into a noble’s estate, never to be seen again.”
Heboren squeezed her gently. “Don’t worry, Nova. We are good together. I won’t let the furries get you.”
She paused and then started giggling. “Oh, dear. That has different connotations on Terra.”
He frowned. “What?”
Na’ith leaned forward. “Yes, what?”
“Um, if my species feels drawn toward a certain animal, they get a costume with a stylized version of that animal and use the suit to live out their inner self. Furries.”
Na’ith smiled. “You have species that resemble the Hebor?”
“Yes. Feline and Canine. Tails and all, but our species are not as... uh... tall as you are.”
Heboren chuckled. “We know. We thought it was funny. You resemble a small climbing creature on Hebor. Nasat.”
She closed her eyes and tried to call up the image, but it was blank. “There was no image of it in the research.”
He laughed. “We didn’t want to offend you.”
Na’ith brought up an image of a quadruped with a primate face and paws instead of fingers.
“How big are they?”
“About the size of my palm.” Heboren chuckled. He held his right hand in front of her.
“Oh. Right. So... like rats.” She put an image of a rat in her mind.
“Smaller, but yes.”
She sat back and covered her face with her hand.I look like a monkey kitten. Great.
“Don’t worry. I still think you are cute. Remember, none of the species here are Hmrain either. They will get used to your face, just as you will get used to them.”
She sighed. “Right. I wish my scent were keener.”
There was a soft snuffling at her neck, and she squeaked. “Your scent is fine.” He stroked his tongue across her skin. “And you taste wonderful.”
Na’ith was looking at them with amusement in his gaze. “So, Overseer, what do you have to produce to continue our trade for the next few years?”
“Thirty warriors to act as guards and investigators.”
“Nice. When do they go?”
“Three weeks.”
“Random selection?”
“Volunteers. The pay is good.” Heboren kept the conversation up as he continued to lick and nip at her neck.
Food arrived, and the servers were young members of the crew.
Nova didn’t meet their eyes, but there were grins on their features as they put the food in place. Heboren lifted his head, kissed her temple, and murmured, “Oh, that looks good.”
Na’ith was grinning and looking at her. She looked at the food and then back at the captain. He flicked his glance toward Heboren.
She turned her head, and his gaze was firmly fixed on her.Oh.He had been referring to her. She pressed her thighs together, and he spoke softly, “You are hungry. Choose what you want to eat.”
