Chapter Five – Gavin’s Old Tricks
AS THE TWO HUMANS AND two aliens were passing through the Council starship’s corridors, Carrie took the opportunity to drop back and speak quietly to Gavin, who was bringing up the rear of the group.
“So, what’s up with Errruorerrrrrh?” she asked.
“There is nothing up with her, as you say. I believe she is quite well.”
“No, I don’t mean that. I mean, why is she being so cold towards you? She didn’t say a word to you back there when you said you were happy to see her. Have you two had a fight?”
“Absolutely not. My species abandoned violent conflict a very long time ago. What a strange question. The very notion is repulsive to us.”
“I meant an argument, not a fist fight. Have you...” She was about to say fallen out but changed her mind. Gavin’s English
