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had capped her mind, and the world hadn’t mentioned a thing.
    “Do not blame your world. She could not send you out with the knowledge of what she had done. If you had been intercepted at any time, it would have ruined the plan and exposed those who assisted in it.” Salass smiled and sipped at his tea without touching the cup. It levitated into position and tilted automatically.
    “I see. You are the donator for Tyvor’s power, aren’t you? It runs in your family.”
    The eyes of the Avatar resumed their dark appearance. “Yes, it does. It is carried in the male genes and standard telepathy is carried on the female side. The women don’t appreciate the lack of power, but they make up for it with unforgettable personalities.”
    Tyvor snorted. “That is putting it lightly. My mother’s thoughts can peel the cilia off the anemone.”
    Skiria smiled and poured another round of tea. “I couldn’t possibly disagree with that statement.”
    They shared a moment of laughter, and then, it was time to start planning.
    Raygar tapped the table and a display of tiny glowing worlds began to spin above the table. “These are the chosen worlds, and they are waiting for you. They know of Resicor’s plan and contact with you will move it along.”
    The bright globes swirled happily, and Skiria correlated them with the count in her mind. “How long do I have to do this?”
    Raygar smiled. “You have eight weeks.”
    Tyvor blinked, and he checked the tiny location tags. “We can’t. There is no ship in the sector that can manage that many stops, even with a jump engine.”
    The smile turned into a grin. “I have an answer for that. Finish your tea and come with me.”
    Skiria and Tyvor bolted their tea back and got to their feet. There was something in Raygar’s eyes…this was going to be interesting.
     
    At the far edge of her tiny island, they stood on a platform and Raygar extended his hand over the water.
    The sea churned and lashed at the surface as something very large began to approach.
    Raygar was still grinning. “You are about to see the most treasured visitor of Salass. She has been here for two hundred years and is a tremendous chess player. I confess that I have been dreading this day as well as looking forward to it.”
    Skiria blinked. “She?”
    He didn’t explain, half a kilometer of shining metal came out of the sea and the water beaded and slid off. No sediment remained on its surface; the slick hull simply rejected the touch of the ocean as it climbed back into the air.
    “Tyvor, Skiria, I would like to introduce you to the Yesnic Laksor. ”
    Skiria’s brain translated for her. “The Mind Strike ?”
    “Very good. It is in ancient Resicoran, but it translates well to your situation.”
    “How do you know ancient Resicoran?” she looked at him briefly before watching the rest of the ship ascend until it was completely out of the water and slowly gliding toward them. Raygar was no longer controlling it. Whatever was inside the ship was now in complete control and moving on its own.
    The ship cruised close to their steps, and it hovered soundlessly by the steps.
    The sudden move made Skiria blink. “Now? You want us to go now?”
    “There is no time to waste, and the ship has been in preparation mode for the last three months. Get going and come back. I will gather the information you need and make arrangements for an environmental alteration if you are interested. Resicor tells me that you would make the transition easily.”
    Tyvor jerked his head at the ship. “Are there extra suits on board?”
    “Yes, and a full food and design centre. You will have everything you need. You and Skiria will be comfortable, protected and well-armed. I am confident that you can begin and end your task with the skill you have shown in your other duties.”
    Raygar hugged his great-grandson and then brought Skiria in for a crushing display of affection as well.
    She felt power as well as arms surround her,