A Larger Universe (52 page)

"What does the other group want," Tommy asked,
pointing at the third corner.  Sisle stood in front of the group, flanked by
Valin and the third Forset.

"They want be with you, Master Tommy, wherever you go,
as do I."

At first Tommy didn't know what to say, then he choked out,
"I'll let you know tomorrow."

After everyone except Leegh had left, Tommy said to her,
"Leegh, all of The People's ships have humans who should be free."

"And all of The People's ships need to know of their
new homeworld," Leegh replied.  "Ull was correct.  Without access to
technology, those we left on
New Stream
will become savages.”  She
paused, then said, “And those on its surface must also be defended.  Only ships
in orbit can do that."

"If I decide to stay on the
Fist
, will you help
me search for The People's other ships?"

"I would be pleased to do so.  There is also the matter
of my forgetting to keep any males on board."  She pointed at the doorway
where Sisle was standing.  "I believe you have a similar problem.  Perhaps
you should talk with her?"

--- END ---

A Larger Universe
ends here, but Tommy’s story will continue in
An Emergent Universe
(as soon as I finish writing it.)  Preview scenes are available
on my blog:

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A Larger Universe
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