reptilian in
appearance. They have cranial ridges, claws although just as dexterous as
a human finger, and carnivorous teeth.”
I was kind of curious.
I ordered, “Keep an eye on it, what they do at Naira and at
Earth, and any available news on them.”
It probably hadn’t been necessary, I had a feeling he was
already doing it anyway.
I brought up the wormhole calculations, and the
multi-dimensional math as we understood it for gravity devices, and just tried
to find a place to start. The universe was infinitely complex, or at
least, it seemed so to me. For instance, just how many levels of subspace
were there? I had no idea. At least I’d found something to work on,
the idea was fascinating, and who knew what else I’d learn on the way to
understanding, or at least in attempting to grasp the technology of the Drenil…
Kristi walked into my office at our company, and she was
clearly on a mission with a seriously stubborn look in her eyes.
We’d arrived home after our tragically short expedition to
Drenil space, and I’d been working hard trying to understand exactly what I
didn’t know, and had to figure out, which is much harder than it sounds.
Regardless, I’d been working long hours.
Kristi said firmly, “We’re going out tonight.”
I felt my stomach plummet. I wasn’t a zombie anymore,
and had made progress after Nathan’s death, but I wasn’t sure about going out
to party, at all. Even just dancing I mean, which would no doubt involve
dancing with men. Dating wasn’t even on the radar, and wouldn’t be for a
long while.
“We are?” I asked brilliantly.
I was pretty smart, but couldn’t think of a valid reason to
duck out.
Kristi nodded sharply, “We are. Joe is out of town,
and its long past time for you to have some fun, way past time.”
I objected, “But, I am having fun.”
She snorted, “Yeah, banging your brainy head against the
chalk board fun maybe. I mean real fun.”
I smiled and thought fast, “Fine, but you’re my dance
partner for the night.”
Kristi looked at me in faux shock, “I had no idea you felt
that way.”
I just stared back, and tried not to laugh. I wondered
if guilt would always accompany joy and laughter now, or if that would fade
over time.
Kristi tossed her hair in ditz mode, and said in a
considering voice, “Although those purple eyes of yours are kind of sexy.”
I giggle snorted since I couldn’t hold it back anymore.
It was a bit embarrassing and oh so attractive.
“Fine, I’ll go, if we end this ridiculous conversation right
now.”
Kristi smiled brightly, “I win,” and turned around and left
my office.
It took me a little while to get back into the math.
Chapter 10
I looked in the mirror. Light makeup, a strapless red
dress, and black high heels. I looked good, and I tried to smile, but it
fell flat. Moving on was easier said than done, I already felt guilty, because
I was excited about going out. I’d always loved to dance, and I knew once I’d
had a few drinks I’d loosen up and have even more fun.
How could I do that with Nathan gone just under a
month? Life went on though, and I knew I had to as well.
I walked out, ready to go, but with reservations.
Kristi was in dark blue body hugging dress, and as usual,
looked better than I did. I didn’t say anything though, since she would
just argue with me.
We headed out to a club in Denver instead of going far off,
Kristi had said she’d heard good things about it.
As I expected it was a little awkward for me at first, as we
entered the building. The music pounded and I felt the itch to go
dancing, let go, and lose myself in the rhythm of the music for a while.
I also felt disgusted with myself. Make sense or not, how could I dare to
enjoy myself when he was gone forever? I considered squashing the
emotion, it wasn’t overwhelming anymore, but I suspected that would just make
it even worse later.
Still, after a drink
appearance. They have cranial ridges, claws although just as dexterous as
a human finger, and carnivorous teeth.”
I was kind of curious.
I ordered, “Keep an eye on it, what they do at Naira and at
Earth, and any available news on them.”
It probably hadn’t been necessary, I had a feeling he was
already doing it anyway.
I brought up the wormhole calculations, and the
multi-dimensional math as we understood it for gravity devices, and just tried
to find a place to start. The universe was infinitely complex, or at
least, it seemed so to me. For instance, just how many levels of subspace
were there? I had no idea. At least I’d found something to work on,
the idea was fascinating, and who knew what else I’d learn on the way to
understanding, or at least in attempting to grasp the technology of the Drenil…
Kristi walked into my office at our company, and she was
clearly on a mission with a seriously stubborn look in her eyes.
We’d arrived home after our tragically short expedition to
Drenil space, and I’d been working hard trying to understand exactly what I
didn’t know, and had to figure out, which is much harder than it sounds.
Regardless, I’d been working long hours.
Kristi said firmly, “We’re going out tonight.”
I felt my stomach plummet. I wasn’t a zombie anymore,
and had made progress after Nathan’s death, but I wasn’t sure about going out
to party, at all. Even just dancing I mean, which would no doubt involve
dancing with men. Dating wasn’t even on the radar, and wouldn’t be for a
long while.
“We are?” I asked brilliantly.
I was pretty smart, but couldn’t think of a valid reason to
duck out.
Kristi nodded sharply, “We are. Joe is out of town,
and its long past time for you to have some fun, way past time.”
I objected, “But, I am having fun.”
She snorted, “Yeah, banging your brainy head against the
chalk board fun maybe. I mean real fun.”
I smiled and thought fast, “Fine, but you’re my dance
partner for the night.”
Kristi looked at me in faux shock, “I had no idea you felt
that way.”
I just stared back, and tried not to laugh. I wondered
if guilt would always accompany joy and laughter now, or if that would fade
over time.
Kristi tossed her hair in ditz mode, and said in a
considering voice, “Although those purple eyes of yours are kind of sexy.”
I giggle snorted since I couldn’t hold it back anymore.
It was a bit embarrassing and oh so attractive.
“Fine, I’ll go, if we end this ridiculous conversation right
now.”
Kristi smiled brightly, “I win,” and turned around and left
my office.
It took me a little while to get back into the math.
Chapter 10
I looked in the mirror. Light makeup, a strapless red
dress, and black high heels. I looked good, and I tried to smile, but it
fell flat. Moving on was easier said than done, I already felt guilty, because
I was excited about going out. I’d always loved to dance, and I knew once I’d
had a few drinks I’d loosen up and have even more fun.
How could I do that with Nathan gone just under a
month? Life went on though, and I knew I had to as well.
I walked out, ready to go, but with reservations.
Kristi was in dark blue body hugging dress, and as usual,
looked better than I did. I didn’t say anything though, since she would
just argue with me.
We headed out to a club in Denver instead of going far off,
Kristi had said she’d heard good things about it.
As I expected it was a little awkward for me at first, as we
entered the building. The music pounded and I felt the itch to go
dancing, let go, and lose myself in the rhythm of the music for a while.
I also felt disgusted with myself. Make sense or not, how could I dare to
enjoy myself when he was gone forever? I considered squashing the
emotion, it wasn’t overwhelming anymore, but I suspected that would just make
it even worse later.
Still, after a drink
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