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He absolutely knohat I'm up to

And why shouldn't he? I' taken as a slave, though, I don't care if I' forto leap for it

It's just that…poor Rektar is woefully oblivious I return tothe object ofsmile as he holds the muffin plate in front of him

Rektar takes a bite as I watch, and his face creases in surprise "This is quite good"

"Why thank you" I wiggle with pleasure inI definitely enjoy, as evidenced by ure, but I rarely had anyone to bake for prior to the two mesakkah officers' arrival Our book club meets once a month, and I bake up a storm for that, but the rest of the time, my friendships are remote Add in the fact that most of , boring day Rektar polishes off the s "Please, have more"

"You shouldn't go to all the trouble," he tells me with a stern look, even as he reaches for another muffin

"Nonsense" I set it on his plate with a flourish and lean in, hoping he notices that s in front of your mouth for you to taste"

Behind us, Khex chokes on his

Was that too obvious? It h of frustration as Rektar ju the other male on the back

"Fine," Khex coughs "I'm fine Don't let me interrupt"

"You are not interrupting," Rektar says, straightening his unifor back to his desk His face is flushed and he won't look over at htens paperwork on his desk "And it is ti by, colonist"

I'et a real conversation with him Frustrated, I chew on ot a Hail Mary I've been holding off on using, because it's deceitful, and I'et Rektar's attention I guess it's tiive up onout ads Ugh I don't want to do that, but I also know nored by thetheht outside of Port I'ht in front of my land It's not private, and that lack of privacy has served et et established as they have children, I'er

Lie time, then

I get to s "I'll leave this container with you and pick it up tomorrohen I coive them a nod, and then pause dramatically in front of Rektar's desk "Oh, while I think about it, can I ask you so? I'm not super familiar with alien etiquette, but maybe you can help me"

His gaze is on htens, his face flushing that deep shade of blue as he sits stiffly in his chair "Ask away"

"I've noticed thatthe peri, but I keep finding footprints I' around is shy? Should I invite the with a lock of hair I feel like theme anywhere with Rektar

A look of concern crosses Rektar's face He gets to his feet, a scowl on his lips "So out your property?"

"Oh, I don't know if they're staking it out," I continue in a bright, cheery voice "Maybe they're just waiting for the right opportunity to say hello"

The e a look "Perhaps you should check out the colonist's farht not hurt to ensure her safety"