Freak Factor by Viola Grace

Author:Viola Grace [Grace, Viola]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2012-03-16T22:05:42+00:00

Chapter Eight

She brightened and wanted to get the show on the road, but it wasn’t that easy.

Hyder moved to block her. “We have not yet settled the matter of your little incident this morning.”

“I need a gel shower installed. I have a problem with the water pressure on my spots.” She reached into her suit and pulled out all of the monitors one by one. The two she pulled off her neck were easy, but the one in her bra had been a bit of a struggle.

“The Moreski spots? Oh. I see.”

He seemed to blush a little under her frank gaze. She guessed that he, too, thought the spots were for decoration. He knew better now.

“Isabi, keep an eye on her. Mark any change in her health and expect to have another scan when you return, Mala.”

“Fine. Where is Shuttle Arion?”

Isabi grabbed her arm. “I will take you. We should get going.” He led the way to the shuttle hanger.

She whistled in surprise. “Another Reflex ship?”

“Sort of. We are working on making it useable with a person who isn’t wired like a pilot.”

They entered the machine and she immediately headed for the pilot’s seat. She ran her hands lightly over the controls, learning them one at a time until she was confident that she would be able to hit the correct button at the right time.

“You really enjoy flying, don’t you?”

“I do. My father taught me as a teenager and I would engage in any number of manoeuvres that turned his hair black while we were going over our properties. It is one of my favourite memories. Shall we go?”

“Has Hyder given the ship the coordinates?”

“He has.”

“Then by all means, terrify me.” He gave her a grin and a wink, then strapped himself in. He had a package tucked in his hands, which he held on to firmly.

She backed out of the hangar and made for the launch ramp. “Do I need to contact ground control or anything?”

“No. No other ships are cleared for unsupervised takeoff and landing. Launch at will.”

His eyes were closed so she did what she needed to do. She launched the shuttle as gently as possible. They floated upward through the atmosphere as lightly as a leaf on the wind.

He opened his eyes in surprise. “When did you launch?”

“Five minutes ago. You were too busy remembering all the women you have had in your life to pay attention.” She was grinning at him so he would know that she was joking. Some people missed out on her sense of humour. The upper atmosphere was slightly rougher, but no more so than ripples on a pond. The instant that they cleared the planet, she programmed the ship to take it to their destination at full speed.

She released her harness and stood to stretch and explore the shuttle. “I am going exploring.” There was a tiny lavatory, a couch for two or more, a small counter for food and a dispenser for beverages and snacks. She had one immediately.

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