Perched on an offshore rock, surrounded by shouting, spouting surf, Eyath eats raw kill. Then she flies inland, intending to rest among trees and flowers before returning aloft, always remembering Vodan. Skimming through rising steam, she is made lightheaded by:
"...the strong odors of living earth..." (p. 607)
When she lands among orange trees, damp brown soil embraces her feet. Laura warms it and dazzles her. Musk ascends. Light, then Draun, descends. He has come for Eyath who is on heat because of her bereavement. Her sensations become of a different quality. Arinnian finds her:
"...clawed, bitten, and battered..." (p. 609)
There will be conflict between Avalonians even as they are obliged to unite against Terrans. Consciousness certainly complicates natural processes.
1 comment:
Kaor, Paul!
I think it's plain Draun was deliberately seeking out Eyath, to rape her.
Nor am I surprised we are seeing how Avalonians of either species will have quarrels, troubles, strife, etc. Such things have to be expected in real life.
Ad astra! Sean
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