A Measure of Disorder by Alan Tucker

Author:Alan Tucker [Tucker, Alan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Young Adult
ISBN: 9780982686416
Amazon: B004SUOZHM
Goodreads: 8146007
Publisher: MAD Design, Inc.
Published: 2010-04-29T04:00:00+00:00

25

Brandon flew in and landed on the same large tower as before, only smoother this time. His passengers climbed down stretching and groaning. A guard appeared shortly thereafter and Brandon asked to see Mogritas. The guard scurried off, leaving them to catch their breath and rest.

Maybe fifteen minutes later, Mogritas came through the doorway, with Alisha in tow. Brandon hadn’t seen her for at least a couple of weeks, and had to admit she looked as beautiful as ever.

“Welcome back my boy!” Mogritas greeted him. “You found your friends?”

Brandon nodded. “Yes, and some others too. This is Mike, and Scott,” he said, indicating each in turn. “And this is Mrs. Minch.”

Carrie’s mother stepped forward and offered her hand. Mogritas took it in his and bowed his head slightly. “I am honored, Mrs. Minch.” Alisha stood at his side, speechless in surprise.

Mrs. Minch blushed at the attention. “Thank you,” she said.

The Gobinstratstorai chief, whose name Brandon had learned was Kordrikim — at least that was the short version — stepped forward protectively.

Brandon introduced him to Mogritas and explained what had happened before his arrival at the Nomenstrastenai village. After Brandon finished, Mogritas turned back to Carrie’s mother and said, “Well, Mrs. Minch, you appear to be a rare flower indeed!”

She blushed again. “Please, call me Kathy.”

Mogritas smiled. “Very well, Kathy, I’m sure you all must be tired and hungry from your ordeals. Please allow my servants to find you some place to rest and eat. We can get to know each other after you’ve had a chance to freshen up.”

Mrs. Minch sighed. “A hot bath would be wonderful.”

“Consider it done.” Mogritas turned and waved at one of the guards who stood by the door. He left and moments later a host of servants piled through the door to take the newcomers away.

Alisha stepped up to Brandon during the commotion. “I’m glad you were able to find Mike and Scott,” she said. “I can’t believe what happened with Carrie’s mom!”

“It was kind of a surprise,” Brandon admitted.

Once everyone had been tended to and ushered away, Mogritas came back to the two of them.

“Well, that is certainly exciting,” he said. “I have not heard of a Strodin’i in the world for many years.”

Brandon chuckled. “The chief definitely didn’t want to give her up. The rest of his clan are on their way here too.” He hesitated, then said, “I have something else I’d like to show you, if you have the time that is.”

Mogritas’s gray eyes stared through Brandon and seemed to understand his desire for privacy. “Of course my boy! Alisha, would you be available to dine with me this evening? Then we can continue our discussion at length.”

Alisha looked at him uncertainly. “Um, sure. I guess so.”

“Splendid! Can you find your way back to your quarters? I’ll have someone fetch you for dinner.”

Alisha nodded and said quietly, “Of course.” Then she turned and exited through the door to the stairs.

Mogritas smiled. “Lovely girl. Now, what did you want to show me?”

Brandon

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