Sourcemind wasn’t entirely up front about what he wanted from Tau. It wasn’t a “thing.” It was a woman.
And once the deal is done, Roman is on his own against Tau’s comrades, who are displeased to say the least.
“You humans have an odd way of saying thank you,” Sourcemind said.
“‘Thank you?!’” I said as I stood up. “I had him right where I wanted him!”
“From my vantage point it appeared you had a 97.8 % chance of survival,” Sourcemind explained. “You came to collect Tau’s head, did you not?”
“Not literally,” I said. “I’d of gotten more had I brought him in alive.”
“Semantics.”
“You’ve cost me my glory in the great beyond,” I said.
“You ridiculous organics and your superstitions,” Sourcemind said. “The only thing that happens when you die is that you cease to be. There is no alternate state to look forward to.”
Izok was bald so I had no choice but to pick his knogin up by the beard. Disgusted by the mess, I instantly dropped it.
“Yeesh,” I…
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