Remarque's gaze lingered on the foreign world for a moment longer as he contemplated in silence. "I think I have had enough of gloomy weather, no matter how beautiful it may be. Thank you," he said at last, turning from the sights of her planet so that he could look into her eyes. "Your planet is beautiful. I am so very grateful that you gave me the opportunity to see it. I am ready to head back whenever you are. When you are ready to join us, we can do so wherever you please, with whomever you please. I promise not to bite any guests."

…Well.

Almost any guest.

He supposed Aurostibite wasn't so bad, if he was half the man he remembered. From the future.

…These dreams were terrible, confusing things.

But at least Mintaka was making sense.

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