"Welcome to the Kurin," she says, as she steps aside to let Reno into the little ship's combination lounge and sleeping berth. The name's her own (recent) innovation; Jenny never named the poor beast ( Read more... )

When they reach Zav Station 32, Cavilo moves out of the pilot's seat and lets Jenny handle the docking ( Read more... )

It's late evening in Costa del Sol. The air's cooler, especially with the breeze off the water; the sky is clear cobalt darkening to midnight blue, stars flickering in one by one; and the little town is a jewelbox of colored lights. Cavilo's dressed to the nines: black jumpsuit shot through with gold, high-heeled synthasuede boots, a silk scarf ( Read more... )

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There's a difference between a heavily populated area and a ( crowd.... )