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ppy campers, too. We've
managed to have a fine time without any of our folks being hurt or
spirited away into slavery. I'll be relieved when we get those last
two shuttle-loads safely back home, though."
Lord Shardin had met Amri last night, after Sha'teem and the
girls had arrived back at the ship looking totally drained, but happy.
Sha'teem had brought the boy by Shardin's quarters to introduce him to
his captain, and Shardin had delivered a stern lecture to Amri about
when and where he was allowed to 'play slave-boy', and what would
happen to him if he broke the rules. The boy meekly vowed to become
the best crewman he could, and to obey his captain implicitly. As the
boy said these words, however, he gave Shardin a sly smile, as if
inviting orders other than duty-related ones.
Sha'teem caught the look, grinned and got up. "Zarth, I think
I'll leave you and your new crew member to get better acquainted." He
walked out, leaving Shardin looking rather embarrassed and at a loss
for words.
Amri blushed and said, "Request permission to serve you,
Captain."
Shardin looked a little troubled. "I don't usually do anything
with members of the same sex, Amri," he replied gently.
"I understand, my Lord...bu
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