Comet's Curse by Tyber North

Author:Tyber North [North, Tyber]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Profound Impact Group

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Bon Hartsfield knelt in the dirt, one large hand slowly scratching the soil. The scowl that usually etched his face was absent for the moment, replaced by a look of curiosity. As the Council member responsible for the Agricultural Department, he was happiest at work in Galahad’s crops. Behind him stood Gap Lee, hands on his hips. They were not alone in the humid dome, but they were out of earshot of the other workers scattered among the rows of crops.

“Don’t ignore the question, Bon.”

Bright panels in the ceiling mimicked sunlight, casting down a shower of light, preserving a tropical temperature around the clock. In order to look up at his fellow Council member, Bon had to shade his eyes with one hand. “I’m not ignoring anything. But I have work to do, you know. I assume you do want to eat on this trip.”

Gap walked around the kneeling figure so he could face Bon.

“I’m not trying to interrupt your work. Just answer the question. Are you really that upset with every single decision Triana makes, or is it mostly just an act? You know, the Bon the Bad Boy image you seem to cultivate.”

Bon tossed a handful of dirt aside and wiped both hands on his pants. “That’s ridiculous,” he said. “I don’t have time for games. And I don’t think I’ve spoken out against everything Triana has done. Just because I’m the most vocal when it comes to disagreeing does not make me a bad boy, either. Someone needs to speak up when something is wrong.”

“Sure, I agree with that. But couldn’t you be just a bit more team-oriented? Do all of your comments and suggestions have to sound so . . . aggressive?”

Bon chuckled. “I don’t know how you were raised, Gap, but in Sweden I was brought up to say what I thought. This ship is in trouble right now, and I’m sorry if Triana’s feelings—or yours—aren’t my first priority.”

“Don’t give me that,” Gap said. “You act like you have to drive home every point with a sledgehammer. It gets a little exhausting.” He glanced over at two crew members pulling a cart through the fields. The boy and the girl were laughing at something and stopped now and then to readjust their grips on the cart.

Gap looked back at Bon. “All I’m saying is that you might try a little diplomacy. Like explaining your opinions instead of trying to force them down Tree’s throat.”

Bon worked the soil again, picking up a small dirt clod and breaking it apart. He waved away a bee hovering near his face. Slowly, his infamous scowl returned.

“All right,” he said. “Now, let me give you a little advice, Gap. Quit trying to play politics all the time on the Council and open your eyes.”

“And what does that mean?”

“It means you seem more interested in the title of Council member than the responsibilities. This little visit is a prime example. Aren’t there more important things for you to be doing right now than chatting with me about Triana’s feelings?”

Gap’s face tightened into a grimace.

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