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WRENI was trembling with excitement. This was the big moment. Our ship was waiting for us. All we had to do was take a shuttle and we’d be in our new home.
“It’s been a pleasure having you onboard,” Kit said with a wide smile. “If you ever need anything, don’t hesitate to get in touch. And if those males give you trouble, tell me and I’ll kick their tailed arses.”
“I don’t have a tail,” Kion muttered, but the captain ignored him.
“Thank you,” I told Ki’to’lok. I wasn’t quite sure what to do next. Did his kind shake hands to say goodbye? Did they hug? I almost hoped not. He was a walking boulder and he'd probably crush me if he put his arms around my body. I was tiny compared to him.
I'd already said goodbye to Lafah. She'd hugged me and so had her snake-like medusa hair. While I alw
