Chapter 25 2876, Terran Exploration Vessel, Australia As prisons went, this one wasn’t all that bad. Muriel’s room was plain for the most part, although there was a large holographic wall screen which could display any scene she wanted. And which refused any attempt to access the ship’s systems. Anything beyond pleasant scenery and entertainment was locked out. A few tablets lay on the tables, equally locked from anything beyond the most basic entertainment and controls. She was pacing when the double doors connecting her suite to the next swung open, and Dyami barreled through, a large black and orange knot of anger. His bristles nearly vibrated with it, and his lips had drawn back to show a mouthful of teeth. Muriel raised her hands, beckoning for him to stop. “Dyami! What’s wrong?”

