Contact by M. D. Neu

Author:M. D. Neu [Neu, M. D.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: NineStar Press, LGBT, Space travel, aliens, politics, grief
Publisher: NineStar Press, LLC
Published: 2019-05-15T04:00:00+00:00

MIRTORFF’S OFFICE WAS quiet. The only noise came from the hum of the ship, and the anxious trembling of her leg. She reflected on the meeting with the Speaker’s House and how quickly Gahumed stopped; was it possible Gahumed was planning something, or was she being paranoid?

“How many of these things have you agreed to?” Danu ran his fingers over the datapad.

As she scratched Faa’s head gently, her heart slowed, and she relaxed. Faa was such a tiny thing. She learned from Tun’ae that humans had similar companion animals. After her meeting, she was foregoing her normal cup of tuma because it was making her more edgy than she wanted. “We need to show them openness, and if that means I must sit with all their media, then I’ll do it.” She turned to Danu meeting his hopeful gaze. “The one you should worry for is the vice speaker. He has to attend the first reception. It will set precedent for all the others to come.”

“Of course, Madam Speaker. Still, I would be remiss to point out I worry that it’s too much. They have hundreds of reporters and media outlets worldwide, and if all you do is grant interviews, then how will anything get done?”

She smiled at him.

It’s his duty to remind me that I’m but a single individual. There is only so much I’m capable of, and right now, he believes the river I navigate will swallow me up. He’s such a worrier. Still, he’s probably right.

Faa murmured under Mirtoff’s touch, “So good, Provider. Faa love,” he purred in his high voice, his soft, gray fur getting messed up by her touch.

Mirtoff and Danu grinned. Cádo had a way of bringing calm and joy to everyone around them. It was their simple way, and their happiness rubbed off on people.

“Okay, little one, go to your couch.” Mirtoff sat up and straightened the top of her suit.

Faa glanced up at her with a hint of a sulk on his face but did as he was told.

“Danu, it’s important to all of us that we make this work. The Speaker’s House has given their support, as has the House of the People.”

Reluctantly.

Danu carried worry in his eyes. Most males were worriers. Perhaps it was that part of their nature that helped them be good fathers. “It is also why we’ve agreed to this first reception with more to come, I hope.”

Danu put his files down on the highly polished surface, then turned to her, his full lips pinched closed. “Of course, Madam Speaker.”

“Danu, please don’t be so disappointed in me,” Mirtoff said. “And please don’t worry so much. I realize I’m asking a great deal of you and your staff.” Her face softened, meeting his bright green eyes. “Please understand how important this is. They are a new species. Even with our months of study and preparation, they have surprised us at almost every turn.”

“Very well.” He studied her carefully. “However, I ask that you share more of these duties with not only the vice speaker but some of the other members of the Speaker’s House.

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