The Sail Weaver by Morrigan Muffy

Author:Morrigan, Muffy [Morrigan, Muffy]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Tags: 1 Priority
Publisher: Three Ravens
Published: 2012-03-27T22:00:00+00:00

XVIII

Tristan was staring at the note in his hand and neither Thom nor Muher seemed willing to break the silence and ask what was in it. Taking a deep breath, Tristan forced another laugh and handed the paper to Thom. While the two read the message, he walked to the desk and sat down, wondering if he should alert the Guild.

“Call Rhoads right now,” Muher said, answering Tristan’s thought.

“Who sent this?” Thom asked.

“I don’t know, there was a message waiting for me yesterday, too. Same handwriting. I have no idea who it is, although the style looks vaguely familiar.”

“He’s right, you need to let the Guild know. They need to get you back to the Guild Compound,” Thom said, his voice firm.

Tristan was already dialing through to the Guild, waiting for Brian to answer. “I am not going back. You won’t have a Warrior for the sails for one thing. There isn’t time to attune someone before I leave, and if there is a Vermin fleet on the way in, you can’t risk not having a Weaver to man the sails.”

“Tristan? What do you need now?” Brian Rhoads sounded aggrieved. Darius had probably been lecturing him.

“I received a handwritten message informing me that there is a price on my head,” Tristan said casually.

“You what?!?” Brain boomed, Tristan heard the echo in the Guild Master’s vast office.

“I received a…”

“I got that. Who? When?”

“Who when what, Brian?”

“Who is behind it? When did it happen?”

“I don’t know, it might even be leftover from the Stars Plot. You know they promised to destroy all of us who survived.”

“True, I know there is a bounty on me, although they would have one hell of a time getting anywhere near me now. The Guild is going to take this seriously, Tristan. You know you have to stay with the ship?” the Guild Master said almost apologetically.

“I was just explaining that to First Officer Barrett and General Muher.” Tristan couldn’t help the triumphant grin.

“We need to get that ship headed back towards the inner system. I will speak with Darius, and then we will speak with the Navy. Until then, try not to get yourself killed.”

“I will,” Tristan said, knowing that the casual joke was Rhoads’ way of dealing with something out of his control. “We shouldn’t be in dock long, and once we’re out of the station things should get better.”

“Yeah,” Brian said, sounding unconvinced for some reason. “Be careful.”

Tristan broke the connection and looked at the other two. “He’s worried.”

“I think it’s safe to say we are too,” Muher said.

“Definitely,” Thom agreed.

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