Sassinak

"Sassinak," and Mayerd paused briefly to emphasize her commander's name, "won't see a trivial list like this.

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Viehl - Stardoc series 7. Laura Anne Gilman - not science fiction, but a great paranormal urban fantasy with strong female main character 8. Debra Doyle and James McDonald - the Mageworlds series 9. Anne McCaffrey - Sassinak

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It occurred to Kai that they had inadvertently fallen into a triangular pattern themselves: Cruss at one apex, Aygar at another, himself and Varian at the third while Sassinak was at the center.

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A discreet rap on the door was immediately acknowledged by Sassinak and a slim, swarthy man eased into the wardroom.

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Varian was clinging to Kai, blinking to focus her eyes, and Sassinak was leaning against Aygar.

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All but the tiny cups of cha and elegant after dinner liqueur glasses had been cleared when Sassinak turned to Kai.

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"Gentlemen, how or why Old Terran dinosaurs met their end is not pertinent," Sassinak declared.

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"But only three days to answer your query about Tor's whereabouts," Sassinak added.

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"I apologize for the abrupt end to this exceedingly pleasant evening, ladies, gentlemen," Sassinak said as she rose, her manner brusque, no longer suited to the elegant gown that swirled about her legs.

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When Sassinak inclined her head, granting permission, he executed a slight bow in Varian's direction.

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