GROCERIES Dane played the message again, if only to hear that voice. That definitely alien, yet alluring voice. “Hel-lo, Dane.” “Hel-lo, Dane.”There was no way any human could possess a voice like that. She found herself at a loss to describe it as she played it a third time. “Hel-lo, Dane.” “Hel-lo, Dane.”! “Yeah, yeah. I’m still here.” She drew a shaky breath. “I wish you could say more.” “Maybe in time.” “Maybe in time.”“Once I learn.” “Once I learn.”“More of your.” “More of your.”“Language.” “Language.”A flash of inspiration hit her. “Ta’Kall, you said you wanted to observe as much of this world as possible, right? To see if there was a chance your people could live here?” ! “How about I take you for a tour of town?” ! Funny, but she’d swear he was excited about the pros

