Elders' War (Orion's Odyssey Book 1) by Jon Robinson

Elders' War (Orion's Odyssey Book 1) by Jon Robinson

Author:Jon Robinson [Robinson, Jon]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-04-24T00:00:00+00:00


12

Space Pirate

In the Manticore’s bar, the murmurs of conversation and the occasional clink of glass established an ambiance of companionship and escape. Sia, her throat warmed by the whiskey, observed the crew members arrayed before her. Kelly, with her robust laughter and beige complexion, contrasted with Rally’s towering presence and rich Indian heritage. Zoze, the newcomer in Sia’s acquaintance, opted for juice over stronger spirits, her demeanor calm and collected.

The question of their origins lingered in Sia’s mind, a curiosity unvoiced, for inquiries invited scrutiny, and Sia was not yet prepared to unravel her own story.

Kelly, her inhibitions loosened by alcohol, broached the subject of Sia’s freedom with blunt curiosity. “So, Sia. Why aren’t you still locked up with Damien Black?” she inquired, her question laden with an undercurrent of doubtfulness.

Sia’s response, a simple shrug, was designed to deflect rather than inform. “The captain and Kaida decided to let me out. They think they can trust me now,” she stated, a layer of ice beneath her words.

Rally raised a doubtful eyebrow, a silent challenge to Sia’s assertion of newfound trust. Yet Sia remained unfazed.

The conversation took an unexpected turn when Zoze, the brown-skinned woman with a recently mended leg, leapt to Sia’s defense. Her intervention, unexpected yet welcome, marked a shift in the dynamics of their interaction.

Kelly’s focus shifted to Zoze, her concern genuine as she inquired after Zoze’s recovery. The mention of Zoze’s abstinence from alcohol, a precaution tied to her healing, sparked a conversation that veered into the realm of science and discovery.

Zoze’s experiment, a venture into the potential of genetically engineered grasses as a new fuel source, intrigued Sia. The revelation that such innovation sprung from the vertical farms of Kelly’s asteroid, a place barren yet brimming with hidden potential, was a brilliant display of creativity.

Rally’s inquiry into Sia’s future plans peeled back another layer of the mystery surrounding her. Sia’s admission of seeking work within her network of contacts hinted at a life led on the fringes, a pirate’s existence defined by the pursuit of opportunity, however dubious.

The crew’s curiosity about Sia’s line of work was met with a guarded response. Sia, with a complex past, hesitated to share details about her experiences. Zoze’s gentle probing, an offer of friendship, clashed with Sia’s instinctual reserve.

Their exchange, a dance of inquiry and evasion, underscored the fragile trust that existed among them. Sia, a woman carved by the harsh realities of her profession, found herself at a crossroads, surrounded by individuals whose lives intersected with her own in the most unexpected of ways.

In the Manticore bar, amidst the ebb and flow of conversation and the shared experience of their makeshift family aboard the Manticore, Sia contemplated the possibility of belonging. Yet, her path remained hers to navigate, a solitary journey illuminated by brief moments of connection and the ever-present call of the stars.

Within the convivial ambiance of the Manticore’s bar, Sia found herself relaxing, the warmth of companionship tempering her habitual wariness. Despite her insistence on maintaining a



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