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k of this day, and relaxed calmly in Shardin's warm embrace as
they waited for a shuttle.
"What planet are you from, Caitlin?" he asked as he ran his
fingertips up and down Ami's spine.
"Earth," Ami Tokito replied. "Have you heard of it?"
"Been there once. Beautiful place--from orbit, at least.
That's as close as I got. But it worries me to think that Orion space
pirates have found it. I think the Fleet will have to start
patrolling that sector now, to protect your people."
"That sounds like a good idea. Do you think I'll get to go home
to Earth soon?" Ami Tokito asked.
"No, sweetheart, I'm sorry. Earth doesn't know about us yet,
and you've seen too much. Besides, do you really think you'd be happy
stuck on a primitive planet in the hind end of the galaxy, now that
you know what wonders and excitement await you?"
"I guess I wouldn't. But still, it's my home, and I'll miss
it..." Ami's voice broke slightly, and Zarth once again wrapped his
arms around her
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