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The Mag Force 7 Book 1 - Knights Of The Black Earth, The
Atec Февраль 16 2008 20:07:53
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. Perhaps he was wondering uneasily if the appellation "Mister" was entirely correct.
"Your Excellency." The woman avoided the gender problem neatly by using a title acceptable to any sex. "Welcome to Modena."
The two bowed.
The ambassador was an Adonian male--at least that's the sex his passport claimed. His appearance raised cause for doubt, but the fact that he was an Adonian explained everything. Like most of his people, he was, quite literally, an extraordinarily beautiful human being. He was slender, of shapely build, with delicate bone structure and a lilting, mincing walk. His hair was waist-long and gleaming black. His eyes were large and lustrous--too lustrous. Close examination revealed them to be slightly unfocused, the pupils abnormally dilated. He swayed slightly, as though in a gentle wind, and gazed about him with vague, happy curiosity.
The man and woman exchanged glances. "He's on drugs," the man said out of the corner of his mouth, speaking Modenan. "A Loft!"
"What do we do now?" the woman demanded. "I thought you said this mercenary force was reliable!"
"We can't do anything here," the man returned grimly, with a sidelong glance at the man in the dark suit, who was stating with fixed interest at the new arrival.
"Thank you," said the Adonian suddenly. "I have landed safely and soundly on your fair planet. Your welcome is most gratifying
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