First Awakenings: Science Fiction Romance (Project Gliese 581g Book 2) by S.E. Smith

Author:S.E. Smith [Smith, S.E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781942562740
Publisher: Montana Publishing
Published: 2017-03-20T18:30:00+00:00

Several hours later, Ash groaned and sank down next to Kubo. He couldn’t resist releasing another moan just for good measure when his muscles protested. He sat back, closed his eyes, and ignored the old man’s soft chuckle.

“You know, it is probably not wise to teach a Turbinta how to fight like you do. There is always the chance that the master may one day be defeated by the pupil,” Kubo said.

“Tell me about it. Kella is a fast learner,” Ash retorted, wincing when he pressed against his ribs. “I think I have a bruise.”

Kubo’s loud laughter echoed through the room. Several people paused and smiled at them before resuming what they were doing. Ash gazed around the area and sighed. A group of men and women chatted while they cleared the remains of the dinner. The enormous hall was used for both dining and socializing. Four sections of long tables sat in the center of the room with benches and chairs placed around them for after dinner talks. It would appear the Torrians were a very social species.

“Greetings, Aston Haze,” Natta greeted.

Ash grinned up at Natta. “Hi Natta. I was wondering where you were. I haven’t seen you around the last few days,” he replied, gingerly sitting up straighter in his seat.

“There are many places that need my attention at the moment,” Natta replied, sitting down next to her father.

“You made good time,” Kubo murmured.

Natta glanced at Ash before she replied. “I wanted to see for myself if it was true,” she replied in a quiet tone.

“If what was true?” Ash asked.

Natta hesitated; her gaze was focused on a woman walking toward them with a drink in each hand. His gaze followed Natta’s and softened. It would appear that Kella came bearing a drink as a way of saying she was sorry for kicking his ass – though he’d never admit that she had.

“Drink. It will help hide your pain,” Kella said, holding out the green liquor and sitting down next to him.

“Hide it or make it better?” Ash teased, taking the glass and looking suspiciously at the liquid in it. “What is it?”

“Tusku pissata,” Kella replied.

Ash sniffed it and shrugged. It smelled like alcohol. He took a sip. A hoarse cough escaped him when it burned a path down his throat. He lifted a hand to wipe at the moisture that formed in his eyes and shook his head.

Hell, if I finish this, I won’t be feeling anything, he thought.

He watched in disbelief as Kella tipped her glass and swallowed half the liquid in a single gulp. She wiped a hand across her mouth and sat back with a satisfied smile on her face. Ash glanced down at his glass and lowered it. The fire that had been in his throat was now burning in his stomach.

“What is Tusku pissata?” he asked in a hoarse voice. “I mean, I know it is your form of liquor, but this stuff is more like one hundred proof moonshine.”

“Tusku are very large beasts on Tesla Terra.

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