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“I
can do that,” it assured her. “But the next starship isn’t due for
another hour. Let me take you somewhere more comfortable to wait.” The
smoothness of its voice calmed the turbulent sea roiling in her chest.
She licked dry lips. “I could do with a drink,” she admitted.
“Easily solved.” The avatar released her and, with an archaic gesture, swept his hand outward to indicate the way.
Amusement softened her anger. She’d seen older men do that, but it seemed odd for someone as youthful as he appeared.
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Ooh thanks for the tip, I just voted :)
ReplyDeleteGreat snip Pippa!
I wonder how the avatar decides what "age" the actions should come from. Interesting snippet!
ReplyDeleteOld-fashioned gesture from the avatar, nice. :)
ReplyDeleteI still think that there's more to this avatar than meets the eye. But, that's just me.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. Almost like a hand sweep before a bow (well, that's how I pictured it). Keep going!!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm with Patrick. There's more to this avatar than meets the eye. Very courtly.
ReplyDeleteVoted! And I really love these snippets. The avatar has gone back to being nonthreatening but the change was so quick that it seems so insincere and that possibility makes their interaction so charged.
ReplyDeleteGlad he's being helpful and polite now, though.
Well, he seems helpful and polite at the moment.
ReplyDeleteThis snippet makes me think the avatar is not as youthful as he appears. Hrm.
ReplyDeleteExcited to read more!
He really is confusing me. I wonder what he's up to.
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