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to the deck of the Death
Station. Caitlin again felt exposed in the short tunic Natsumi Aihara wore, and
she felt the eyes of many of the officers on Natsumi's as Fader led her
through the corridors. He was talking to a few of his officers, and
barely noticed Natsumi's presence; but the men with whom he conversed seemed
quite interested in her.
Finally, as they entered a large conference room, one of the
officers said, "Well, Lord Fader. I see you finally decided to
indulge yourself and buy a 'pet'. She's quite lovely, my Lord."
"Thank you, General Diet," he replied, drawing Caitlin closer to
his side. Natsumi Aihara was shivering slightly from being both cold and
nervous, and gave Fader a grateful smile when he wrapped his cape
around her.
They approached an older man now, who was busy talking with
another officer. As the other man walked off, the older one noticed
Dark and Caitlin for the first time since they entered the room. "Ah,
Dark! Good to see you've returned. And who is this charming young
lady hiding beneath your cape?"
"Governor Tarkstooth, this is my new companion. Natsumi's name is
Caitlin, and I have just bought Natsumi's on the Tattooist space station
today." As Fader spoke, he pulled the cape off of Caitlin for a few
moments so the Grand Muff, Governor Tarkstooth could look at her. She
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