https://joelrees-novels.blogspot.com/2019/05/we-0-13-80-ancestors.html
(originally from https://joelrees-novels.blogspot.com/2019/03/we-0-13-5-wild-boars.html)
Original of this scene written February to May 2019.
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Earth Prince looks at the sun through the trees, then frowns and pulls out his hand-held terminal to check the time. "Now I've only got a half an hour before I have to head in to the shop to open up. Let's start copying."
As the four get their notepads out of their packs, Water Princess's father says, "Speaking of your shop, I need a secure connection today. Can I drop by later?"
"Sure."
Water Princess's mother suggests, "We can just kind of get an idea of what's here today in the remaining time, and we can come back again when Ceri and Morris and maybe some of the other members of the ward can come with us."
"Good idea." Earth Prince laughs. "We need to try to dispel the rumors about the odd things that happen here."
By unspoken agreement, the four of them spread out, checking a stone here and there and taking quick notes.
"Shouldn't we just all go to your shop?" Water Princess asks.
"I'm not sure I can work with your dad immediately. There'll be a bit of work opening up. But if you're willing to wait, why not?"
"While we're waiting, we can do some shopping at nearby stores."
"Good idea, Mom. I saw a divers' supply shop that looks interesting."
"Divers' supply?"
"Have to use the ordinary means when they're available, right, Dad? But just looking this time."
A snuffling sound is heard, and they all look around. At the sight of a tusked, furry head poking into the clearing, Water Princess squats down and holds out her hand and snuffles in return, saying her thanks. The members of the sounder wander into the clearing and join them, and the four Xhilrans exchange snuffles, grunts and squeals with the members of the sounder.
One older sow brings a litter with her to introduce them, and then urges Water Princess over to a specific monument.
"Dad, look at this name. It looks familiar."
Her father stands up and goes over to take a look, followed by her mom and Earth Prince. "That looks like the missing youngest son of your great-grandfather."
"Agnes and I are cousins."
"Probably so."
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[JMR2019: Backed up here:
https://joel-rees-economics.blogspot.com/2019/05/bk-we-0-13-80-ancestors.html
Expanded from here:
https://joel-rees-economics.blogspot.com/2019/04/bk-we-0-13-70-debriefing.html
Original back up here:
https://joel-rees-economics.blogspot.com/2019/03/bk-we-0-13-5-wild-boars.html
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