A bluff landscape shimmered into view, precious seconds wasted as the light scorched Axel’s eyes. They should have worn protective headgear. At least goggles. The heat sucked the moisture from his eyeballs so fast, blinking gave rise to gritty irritation.
So, this was Sarras, too gentle a name for such a barren and infertile wasteland. Talk about a shitty planet.
“I don’t like thisssssss.” Snake’s familiar whine died out on a hiss, the last word stretching out before fading. Stressed, Snake reverted to sounding like the reptile of his nickname, a quirk which made Axel’s lips twitch.
Fear…not an unusual condition for Snake, but this time a good reason existed for his companion’s obvious distaste. Pushing his wry amusement aside, Axel said, “Why am I not surprised?”
Despite the quip, and
