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I saw her out, and accompanied her and the others as far as the foot of
the big stairway. In that I still had on my Levi's and purple shirt, I
wondered whether I should change into something more in keeping with local
fashion. The hell with it, I decided then. We were just going to be knocking
around. I'd simply add my swordbelt and weapons, a cloak, and my best boots.
Might trim my beard, though, since I had a little time. And maybe a quick
manicure. . . .
"Uh, Merlin. . . ."
It was Llewella, her hand on my elbow, steering me toward an alcove. I
allowed myself to be steered.
Then, "Yes?" I said. "What's up?"
"Hm . . . ," she said. "Kind of cute, isn't she?" "I suppose so," I
replied.
"You got the hots for her?"
"Jeez, Llewella! I don't know: I just met the lady."
". . . And made a date with her. "
"Come on! I deserve a break today. I enjoyed talking with her. I'd like
to show her around a bit. I think we'd have a good time. What's wrong wish
that?"
"Nothing," she answered, "so long as you keep things in perspective." ,
"What perspective did you have in mind?"
"It strikes me as faintly curious," she said, "that Orkuz brought along
his two good-looking daughters." "Nayda is his secretary," I said, "and
Coral's wanted to see the place for some time."
"Uh-huh, and it would be a very good thing for Begma if one of them
just happened to latch onto a member of the family
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