07-14-2025, 05:49 AM
The general’s granite features were hardly capable of surprise, but he seemed to soften as Velaul joined him at the window. He was much taller than she was, and his rigid posture made it such that he had to look down his nose to meet her gaze.
“So Jonas has been shot,” he whispered. “Things have really gone to shit. Most of our best doctors have never seen a human before. I imagine he’s in better hands with your team, but I’ll make sure that they get the schematics for his implant. Trust me when I say that the bastard who did this will be dealt with.”
The general eyed the bottle of scotch with a glint of curiosity and greed, but ultimately raised his hand in refusal.
“I appreciate the offer, but I’m here in an unofficial capacity. You should save that gesture for President Khushku if you choose to meet with her. By the way, for my sake as well as yours, she shouldn’t know that this conversation happened.”
Seeing that the away team needed some time to discuss amongst themselves, Alukh excused himself to a small balcony and watched the city for a while.
“So Jonas has been shot,” he whispered. “Things have really gone to shit. Most of our best doctors have never seen a human before. I imagine he’s in better hands with your team, but I’ll make sure that they get the schematics for his implant. Trust me when I say that the bastard who did this will be dealt with.”
The general eyed the bottle of scotch with a glint of curiosity and greed, but ultimately raised his hand in refusal.
“I appreciate the offer, but I’m here in an unofficial capacity. You should save that gesture for President Khushku if you choose to meet with her. By the way, for my sake as well as yours, she shouldn’t know that this conversation happened.”
Seeing that the away team needed some time to discuss amongst themselves, Alukh excused himself to a small balcony and watched the city for a while.