“How many are there?” Manota asked Kev as he pulled the belt containing his weapons on.
“Over a hundred in all. There are sixty inside, another forty surrounding the tent. We have eighty inside plus the humans,” Kev said, watching Tai Tek on the screen he had set up.
“Jarmen, have you heard from Dakar?” Jazin asked, looking over at his friend.
“Yes, the attack on the Spaceport was cut short. It would appear the Grand Ruler had some re-enforcements of his own on hand. I have been editing the messages being sent to Tai Tek. He believes the attack was successful. By the way, a Captain Mena asked Dakar to tell Lord Ajaska hello. I am assuming your father is familiar with the Captain.”
Ajaska flushed and muttered a curse about youthful indiscretions. “What of his men that landed?” Ajaska as
