S'van

"We need much more in the way of in-depth study facilities," the S'van was saying as he exited Ranji's cubicle.

The False Mirror Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1992

Apparently the base was staffed principally by Hivistahm, O'o'yan, S'van, and of course, Yula.

The False Mirror Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1992

At which point it seemed foolish even to a S'van to question an operation already under way.

The False Mirror Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1992

The instant his translator finished, the S'van replied.

The False Mirror Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1992

He discussed his observations with Itepu, wishing as he did so that the Lepar was one of his own kind or even a sardonic but brilliant S'van.

The False Mirror Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1992

But right now Wang-lee is busy conferenc­ing with the major minds back at Katulla Nexus, hashing strategy with the crabs and the S'van.

The False Mirror Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1992

Yulans in fact comprised a substantial part of the crew, together with the usual complement of Hivistahm, O'o'yan, Lepar, and S'van officers.

The False Mirror Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1992

He promptly made it his announced intention to bring the oversight to the attention of his superiors at Sector Command as soon as he finished supervising requisite preparations for the battle group's departure, this being about as close to actual combat as a civilized S'van could come.

The False Mirror Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1992

"Then all our work here was for naught," said another S'van.

The False Mirror Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1992

Out of the corner of an eye the S'van saw the muscular Human stiffen slightly.

The False Mirror Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1992