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In the real world, Karmine had also turned away from them. She walked quickly across the room to a closed door. It slid open the moment she was a foot away. Karmine didn’t wait for it to open all the way, slipping inside and stating, “Lock door.” The door closed behind her with a clicking [...]
Chel’s focus wavered. She felt a need to do something, but what? Maybe … I should follow her. I followed Lexx. Maybe I shouldn’t be so pushy and let her have her space. Pushing Lexx before she knew more about the situation had never had good results in the past. It was better to respect [...]
Meanwhile, Damian was showing Victor and Keith his main garden. They had been walking around the ship for awhile, with Claudia and Zaile in tow. Claudia was pestering Keith relentlessly, to the point that she was using a holographic clothing designer to work out appropriate clothing for the human. Zaile was a gloomy cloud, persistently [...]
Victor shook his head and took a seat at a small wooden table across from Damian. “You are really just a bunch of rich socialites.” He stated after a moment. There was little to separate them from the Paris Hiltons and Spencer Pratts of Earth. They had fancy space ships instead of mansions. Technology that [...]
Damian took a deep breath. “Mr. Reid, you and your world are better off dealing with your own problems without being involved in the universe’s politics.” He paused, considering his words carefully. What would someone from a world not part of any intergalactic alliance be worried about? Obviously, being invaded by a more powerful society. [...]
“It’s not how things work, Mr. Reid.” Damian continued his search for the right things to say. “And I’m not in any position to do anything about it.” “People are dying on Earth because of your game.” Victor pressed his fists down against the table, suppressing the urge to bang them up and down on [...]
“No, you’re just bringing animals onto our world capable of killing thousands of people.” Victor jabbed a finger accusingly in Damian’s direction. “None of mine would harm a dominant humanoid.” Damian responded evenly. “Did you see how the dice reacted to being told to attack Lexx? They are not completely mindless.” “Maybe not yours, but [...]
“And have any of them assisted people? Saved people?” Damian inquired. Victor noticed that he had the alien’s complete attention and had obviously struck a nerve. A young woman had appeared and quietly slid a tray onto the table with several glasses, a pitcher and a box on it. Damian never looked at her and [...]
“That does not change the fact that people are being killed.” Victor sighed. “I suppose not …” Damian agreed. “But the creatures were already on your world with the ability to kill before we came.” “You made them bigger, stronger, smarter and more powerful.” Victor pointed out. Zaile, who had been standing a few feet [...]
“Seriously.” Zaile tilted his head and leveled his eyes at Victor in a condescending look. “You have every animal on your planet outgunned and at your mercy as it is.” Victor felt a flash of heat rise from his chest to his neck and face. “We also try our best to protect them.” Zaile completely [...]
