I added new material hoping to help flesh out the goals of the Life Project, and other bits of background.

It is here:
http://community.livejournal.com/octan_world/1039.html

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Chapter 1: Summoned (9/30/09)

1 Daq watched thoughts of death ripple across his master’s skin. The ancient teacher, about eight times Daq’s length, had not yet noticed his student’s entry.

( For an octan, clearing your throat doesn't help this. )