Dreamfall by Joan D. Vinge

Author:Joan D. Vinge [Vinge, Joan D.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult, Adult
ISBN: 9780765303424
Goodreads: 519827
Publisher: Tor Books
Published: 1996-06-01T00:00:00+00:00

Joan D. Vinge - Cat 3 - Dreamfall (v1.0)

“I don’t actually know how many Satoh— patriots, not HARM members—” she said mildly, “there are. I don’t think any of us know for certain, even Naoh, in case we’re ever betrayed.”

“Has anyone tried to betray you?” I asked.

She shook her head. “The Council would turn us over to Tau, if they could; but people in the Community protect us and support us. They know what satoh means.” A small, wry smile formed on her face. “There are hundreds, maybe even thousands, who follow Naoh’s Way and support us. All of the Community who live here in town believe in our cause, at least to the point where they won’t betray us.”

“How is that possible?” I wondered whether she knew that for fact or whether it was something Naoh had put into her head. From what I’d seen, it was difficult to believe there were that many Hydrans left on the planet.

“Naoh’s Gift is very strong. She only used it for lagra, until she had the sending.” She moved restlessly, as if even the memories had the power to hurt her. “But then she saw why she’d been given it: to save our people. Everyone she reaches out to feels her belief. They know that she’s seen the Way—” Her fist tightened. Her mind was utterly clear of doubt, either about me, for asking questions, or about her sister’s sanity. “They’ll follow her … when it’s time.”

I glanced away. “Miya, the things your sister said, about becoming a martyr… There’s something… twisted about how she sees all of this. It’s almost as if she has a death wish—”

“No,” she murmured. “Not her—”

“Naoh’s talking about death! Your death, the deaths of God knows how many other people. The Community can’t afford that kind of loss.”

“What choice has Tau given us?” she demanded. “Naoh is being realistic when she says some of us may die. If any of us lose our courage, if we don’t follow the Way as she sees it with complete faith … we’ll fail.” The words were emotionless and flat; even so, her expression reminded me too much of Naoh’s. “Some of us will always falter …” She looked away suddenly.

I remembered what Hanjen had said—about a mood spreading like a disease through an isolated group, none of them even recognizing the sickness until it was too late. “This is some kind of precognition we’re talking about, right? There should be more than one Way that will get us to our goal. I know you believe that … I’ve felt you still looking for answers.” I saw her frown.

“Why shouldn’t we go after Borosage, before he comes for us? That could get us the kind of attention we need without anyone dying. That could work—”

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