Solar time unit = year planetary time unit = day ------------------------------- Sam was tired that was certain. The fight he'd had with Triot had used up the last of his reserves. The sunlight he could feel was helping though not fast enough, for him. The power presence that he'd felt earlier, was coming closer. Reaching out he felt the barrier he'd put up. Not the strongest he'd ever done, though he hoped that it held. A stirring beside him had him looking at Thantas, a small groan sounding in her thoughts. I feel weaker than I did when I emerged from that tank. How much did you have to give me? Came her thoughts. You used far too much of your energy for what you did. I thought that you were further along than you were. I'm sorry I wasn't able to prepare you better, I...I almost go

