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chin already.” Marcael defended himself. “Besides, we did not have time
for her hysterics—”
    “She was not hysterical.” Knacayn defended Kenzie. “She was just—”
    “Hysterical.” Marcael finished for him.
    “Enough.” His father moved to leave the tent. “I will see you outside.”
    Taking his argument with Marcael to mind speak, he said, “ She was just in shock. Given
enough time, she would have been much
more reasonable.”
    “Do not bite my head off Knacayn. I
have already said I have a high opinion of Kenzie. Stop trying to pick a fight.
I miss Brennae and with the day we have had, I just might accommodate you if it
is a fight you want.”
    “I am sorry Marcael. It has been a
trying day for all of us.” Knacayn tucked the blanket firmly around Kenzie
and stood up. “I am just worried how she will react when she wakes up. I think
I will try to find her friend Stephanie and bring her in here.”
    “You might make a diplomat yet if all you call this day is ‘trying’.”
Marcael gave him a small smile and Knacayn knew his friend was trying to make
light of the situation. “As for her friend Stephanie, look for Mallex if you
wish to find his mate, ” Marcael stated as
they walked to the opening of the medical dome.
    “Mallex has asked her to be his mate already?” Knacayn was a bit
surprised.
    “Why are you surprised?” Marcael shielded his eyes from the sudden light
when they stepped outside. “Not all males are as slow to admit their attraction to their mates as you. I
think you must take after Knollig and Knaleg in that regard.”
    Since his uncles had denied their feelings for his aunts he could not
exactly argue against the similarities. In his defense he knew he had feelings
for Kenzie, she just wasn’t co-operating.
    “It would seem I have a lot of time now.” Knacayn frowned. “If Kenzie can
come to terms with what has happened.”
    “I have come to terms with what has happened Knacayn.” He heard Kenzie’s soft voice behind him and he jumped.
    “Kenzie.” He blushed hotly at being caught talking about her. “How are
you?” he almost slapped himself. “That was a dumb question. You are not well of
course…” his voice trailed off. He was such an idiot.
    “I am fine.” Kenzie tried and failed to smile, it came off as more of a
grimace. “ Okay, that would be a lie. I
should have said, I will be fine…eventually.” Turning to look around her she asked, “Where are the rest of
the Earth refugees?”
    Before he could answer he heard his Uncle Kneus calling, “Knacayn.” He
turned and spotted his uncle coming toward them, “Your father is at the Command
Base and is asking for both you and Marcael. Kenzie you are welcome to come
also. Since you are still the liaison with your people this information might come in handy for you as well.” His
uncle had reached them and they all started toward the Command Base. “We are
getting strange readings from the port pad. I think the STARR unit Brennae
befriended on The Elyon has done as
she told us she would. It is the only explanation for the readings I am
getting.” His uncle continued to talk about the readings and Knacayn turned to
whisper to Kenzie.
    “My sister was taken prisoner aboard a space vessel named The Elyon. There she befriended a STARR unit or Sexually Trained Authentic Recreational Robot. The female that just saved us
chose the name Star when my sister mistook her acronym for a proper name.” They
had reached the Command Base and he paused at the door. Pulling Kenzie aside, he let the others pass them and
continued. “I am not sure how much of our history you know. Am I telling you
something you are already aware of?”
    “I have heard bits and pieces. I wasn’t aware of the STARR units. Thank
you for filling me in.”
    “If there is anything you are not sure of, just ask.” Knacayn drew her
into the Command Base and they moved to the table where a holograph was showing
the breakdown of