She paid particular attention to the Rashak, whom Louis introduced as Arronotonow, a deputy commissioner for trade between the Commancor Dominion and the “outer worlds,” as the Commancors called anyone they didn’t control. Megan, too, was paying particular attention to this being, but for different reasons. Jade had seen that expression on her face before. It was a little different from the general feeling-out the other aliens were doing. Megan had her dealing face on, and Jade didn’t like that. Earth might not be at war with the Commancors anymore, but that didn’t mean Jade approved of trading with them.
As the dining portion of this evening came to an end, a call was made for all those who had found the marbles in their dishes to stand up. Megan rose to her feet, holding up the marble J
