Realms of Time (Scrapyard Ship) by McGinnis Mark Wayne

Author:McGinnis, Mark Wayne [McGinnis, Mark Wayne]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Tags: Science Fiction
Publisher: Avenstar Productions
Published: 2014-06-02T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 23

Ricket stood beside the MediPod as the clamshell separated. Gaddy’s eyes fluttered open and she turned her head toward Ricket.

“How do you feel?” he asked in the Craing native language of Terplin.

She thought about it for a bit, then said, “I’ve never felt better. Wow, I feel really good.”

She sat up and looked around. “I don’t remember coming in here. Is this a hospital?”

“Yes, it’s our Medical department.” Ricket held a hand out to her and she used it for balance as she crawled out of the MediPod.

“Are you hungry? Or would you like to sleep some more? There’s a cabin ready for you.”

“No, no more sleep, but I’d like to wash up. After two weeks in HAB 12 I feel totally disgusting.”

“This way. I’ll show you to your cabin.”

Gaddy followed after Ricket. She still was amazed by his apparent physical transformation, from cyborg to an organic Craing being. He seemed a little stiff acting, but she guessed that should be expected. Plus, how old was he? Something like two hundred years. Ancient! But then again, he looked pretty good. Really good, actually. At twenty-two, Gaddy was used to getting attention from Craing men. She wondered if Ricket was attracted to her. Why am I thinking about this? She continued to watch him as they approached a cabin hatchway. He slowed, standing back, his hand gesturing for her to go ahead and enter first. Passing him, she smiled. I don’t think he looks that much older than me.

After a quick tour of her cabin and how to work the shower and toilet, he showed her how to contact him, so they could later head down to the mess.

“I’ll wait for you to contact me. Enjoy your shower.” Ricket excused himself and left the cabin.

Enjoy your shower? Who talks like that? Gaddy smiled to herself and got undressed.

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