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GSS Survivor
Alliance Station
Orbiting Earth's moon
4143.12.1 Galactic
Nick stuffed another whole deep-fried jalapeño into his mouth and relished the burn on his taste buds and tongue. He washed the spicy pepper down with half a beer. He burped.
"Really, Nick," scolded Siren, "what is our host gonna think?" She had recovered from her injuries over the past two weeks since the fight in the conference room thanks to Bones’ quick first aid.
Asia, seated across the table from Nick and Siren, grinned up into her eyes. "No, it's okay, Sirenna. I've known this guy since he was a whelp and his table manners have never been the best."
Nick ignored the slight because he was feeling the best he had in the two weeks since the last jump. And he was in a good mood. Using his tongue, he swabbe
