In Her Name: Redemption by Hicks Michael R
Author:Hicks, Michael R. [Hicks, Michael R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
ISBN: 9780615208534
Amazon: 0615208533
Goodreads: 4020601
Publisher: Imperial Guard Publishing
Published: 2008-01-01T08:00:00+00:00
Twenty-Four
âCâmon, Reza, I canât believe youâre not going to take this pass.â Eustus watched him with disapproving eyes, hands on hips. He had fashioned himself into a credible ersatz younger brother in only a few weeks.
Reza shrugged as he pulled on the black undergarment over his naked body. His skin tingled with delight as the smooth material glided on. He was always tempted to dress and undress several times simply for the pleasure of the sensations, of the memories that it evoked. But not now. âThank you for your concern, my friend, but it is not how I would spend my free time.â
His roommate threw up his arms in frustration and sat down on Rezaâs bunk, watching him dressing in his Kreelan armor. No matter how many times he watched Reza do it, it never failed to give him the creeps to see him change so totally into an alien.
âLook,â Eustus pleaded, shaking off the thought, âyouâve got to get out and see something of the universe around you, Reza. Youâve got to learn to have a little bit of fun instead of being so morose all the time. Weâve got a chance to go to town! Donât you realize what that means?â
Reza smiled. ââBooze, babes, and booze,â as I heard someone say. Some others said âBooze, beef, and booze.â I believe I would prefer the latter. The mess hall does not know how to prepare meat correctly. Perhaps the town has good beef, but I prefer to hunt my food myself.â
âNo, no, Reza,â Eustus said impatiently. âThat isnât the kind of beef theyâre talking about. Theyâre talking about beefcake.â
âAnd what is wrong with that? Can you not still eat it?â
Eustus shook his head, blushing. He was raised in a liberal home, but public talk of any kind about sex still embarrassed him. The thought of Reza and âbeefcakeâ together in the same context was too much. âIt means guys, Reza, guys! Men, not animal meat. Itâs, well, a kind of reference to, uh, manliness, I guess.â He sighed. âLook, never mind. You just ought to come with us. You might enjoy yourself for once. All the time youâre sitting with your nose at the vidscreen or down in the armory messing with the weapons or just sitting in here in some kind of a trance. You never have any fun, Reza. We could have a few drinks, maybe see a kino or even a live show. We might even meet some girls or something. Thatâd be kind of nice, wouldnât it? I mean, the female trainees are nice, butâ¦â
He trailed off as he saw Reza stiffen and shudder slightly, almost dropping his breastplate.
âI have no need for females,â Reza whispered hoarsely. He recovered quickly, fastening the armor into place with a vicious snap.
Eustus panicked. He had never considered the possibility that Reza might be homosexual. While he did not care for it personally, it was a widely accepted practice in many parts of the Confederation. âReza⦠I mean, uh, if you like guys, well, I guess thatâs okay, too, butâ¦â
âNo.
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