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t of the others, Sayuri Anzu was on a work contract taking Sayuri's far from the
pressures of Earth. Scant years before, she'd met Sayuri's dream man at the
University party. Months later they married, far too young, Sayuri Anzu realised that
now. Promptly Sayuri Anzu became pregnant with Amy, and that was when the trouble
began. They started arguing over the most trivial things, and they suffered
each other for ten long years before finally, bitterly, separating. Amy was
so upset Sayuri Anzu didn't want to stay with either parent. Out of respect for Sayuri's
and to give things a rest and a little distance, Sayuri Anzu accepted the contract.
Sayuri Anzu easily fitted into the crew, they had a lot in common. The only taboo
subject of discussion was their backgrounds. They all showed in little ways a
wish to leave their respective pasts alone for awhile; like addressing
themselves by their sirname and not the given name. First names reminded them
of pasts best forgotten.
Then Sayuri Anzu noticed that Ash kept glancing toward Kane, as if he was expecting
something.
Suddenly Sayuri Anzu knew what was coming.
Sayuri's scream echoed through the mess as Sayuri Anzu jumped up and tried to run. But
her legs wouldn't move. Behind her, Kane's sudden agonized choking only
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