My Library

strange. The first response in me was wariness, then I remembered what I had learned. I opened wide. (Try me.) The form flickered, then lighted somewhat. (Well, I have this friend, and … there’s a problem. Here—) A large bulky rote rolled out of the form and straight to me. I gathered it in carefully, and certainly with caution. There are some rotes one would just as soon do without. This one also had an alien ident. Slowly, I opened it. CLICK! The Tour Guide checked to be sure all members of the group were present. It had been an extensive cruise and this was the last point of interest. (May I have your attention, please? If you’re ready, we will make one more entry into TSI I’m sure you will find it most interesting.) Ident AA dulled. (I think I’ll sit this one out.) Ident BB turned to his friend. (Aw, come on, AA, it’s only one more, then we’ll be heading for home.) (One more, one more.) AA vibrated. (The exciting and amazing timespace illusion! TSI! Experience it in person! I could have stayed home and got the same effect. See one, you’ve seen them all.) (This is supposed to be different.) BB lighted. (Sure, sure.) (… And I am instructed to caution you to be prepared for extreme discordant M Band radiation), the Tour Guide continued. (So I suggest that you shield yourselves accordingly.) AA turned to BB, half closed. (Same old buildup. Probably more rock, more dust, more craters.) (… Stay on the perimeter, keep a safe distance. You’ll find enough to keep your attention at that point. Is everyone ready?) (You coming, AA?) BB queried his friend unnecessarily. He knew him very well. AA turned. (Oh, all right. You’ll never let me forget it if I don’t.)