“The deal stands. Do your part.” The response was a slap, spreading across the stars with a chilling cold. The connection severed, dropping Zaile into a whirl of unsettling emotions. This wasn’t what he had wanted at all. Not only was his little sister in danger but how could she win against Lexx? He wouldn’t hold back. His life was on the line. Zaile leaned his head against the glass wall, gazing out over the moon’s surface. The earth loomed in the distance, so close, yet so far. And there… was his sister. Most likely about to be killed. How would he fulfill his end of the bargain against the odds? “Something wrong, sir?” Cinka approached with a rustling of her gown. He didn’t answer, his tongue tied and throat squeezing shut. Slender arms wrapped over his shoulders as her weight pressed to his back. It was oddly comforting, but he didn’t relax. “I don’t pay you for this,” muttered Zaile, glancing at her. “You don’t need to pay me to care,” she whispered. That’s all he needed. Words that sounded sincere. Caring. She didn’t have to fear losing her job, so why would she say that? Why would she bother… ### -=-=-=-=-=  

Bringing back characters who haven’t been seen… in soo loooong… Argh. So, I FORGOT to put this up and am putting the next two comics in the queue that I just finished. On Monday, I’m going to get a new glasses prescription, because I can’t see and it’s driving me crazy and probably contributing to my inability to work like I’d like to. My eyes are always tired and feeling strained… because I can’t see through my broken glasses. 😛 It’s been over six years… need new glasses! – Tiff