A Second Helping
Copyright© 2020 by Yob
Chapter 9: Early to Bed
“FRIENDS?” I ask for clarification from the alien tetrahedron ship we towed to safety and sent on a trajectory to carry it to vicinity of their home. Excellent chance of their rescue.
“NOT FRIENDS. YOU MARKED NON-COMBATANT”
“NOT FRIENDS. SAD.” As a farewell, I had this sentimental drivel sent.
“IF MARK FRIEND, ENEMIES DESTROY. SAD. NEUTRAL NON-COMBATANT SAFER.”
“FAVOR MAKE HAPPY” As close to saying thanks for considering our welfare I can compose in wordless emotions. Geeze! Star wars?
“WHAT YOU SEEK?”
Whoops! The alien thinks I beg a favor. Well, why not? Doesn’t hurt to ask, does it?
“WATER WORLDS”
Long silence.
“STEER SLIGHTLY STARBOARD ON RED GIANT DISTANT STAR. AFTER LONG VOYAGE SEE YELLOW DWARF STAR ON PORT SIDE. SEVERAL WATER WORLDS. CIVILIZATION EXTINCT EONS PAST.”
“ENEMIES?”
“ENEMIES DEAD. MUTUAL DESTRUCTION. OTHER WATER WORLD SYSTEMS IN VICINITY, LIKEWISE EXTINCT POPULATIONS.”
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