Time for a little research
How delightful. True access to all the city's systems and resources at her fingertips, all the knowledge in the host's mind so easily brought to the the fore. Astarte delegated most of the hard work to Rae's employees and started poking around in the Ancient database. Fascinating things... She was thrilled at the info regarding Atlantis'
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"Certainly, Dr. Rayner. Everyone else is on projects, but I have some free time. Let me get my tools and I'll be right over."
She checked to make sure the hand device was still in the private compartment, and headed to Dr. Rayner's quarters. She chimed the door and entered when he called out. The lights flickered, and she looked up. Astarte went over to an access panel at the side of the room and knelt down, removing it.
"We'll have you back to sorts in just a moment. This is an easy fix."
When he looked away, she unlocked the compartment and slipped the ribbon device on her fingertips, holding it close to her body. Smoothly turning and standing, she allowed the natural intimidating resonance fill her voice as her eyes glowed.
"Of course, the lights are the *least* important thing at the moment to discuss. I believe you know my Lord and Husband quite intimately, Lo'Tar. Tal'Mac Astarte."
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When she turned and revealed herself as Astarte, he dropped to one knee. "My Queen. How may I serve?"
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"I see Ba'al has you well-trained. This pleases me. The next time you contact him, you will bear him this message: His queen is well and is gaining power. The host's husbands suspect nothing. The main husband has felt the host through empathy, but he believes she is pregnant. We will be in power long before that charade need be ended. I will be composing data for your next message of the defenses and capabilities of this city. It has much potential. When we are finally ready to take command, I will send a list of the troops we will need to assist in subduing the control personnel."
Astarte then looked at Steven. "What have you learned of this place? I would have this city, and I will need to find a way to fully power it."
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Rachel stood on the balcony with Radek, close in his arms, their lips meeting as he whispered to her... "My wife... my love... I am lost without you..."
Steven stared at Daniel from across the room. He could choose the easy route, or he could do the right thing and save Danny, even though he'd be hurt. No choice at all. Danny mattered most in his heart...
Rae cringed back from Ba'al, terror in her eyes as he held the snake out toward her, his voice resonating. "Oh, I know you're married, dear. That is why you were chosen." Searing sharp pain flared in her neck and head as he held her in her struggles.
Radek kissed her in front of the door to their quarters. "I don't know what I would do if anything were to happen to you, my love."Danny cried out as Steven made love to him, words of promise and joy and ecstasy crossing his lips while his hands touched every square ( ... )
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"Daniel!" He doesn't even realize that he's spoken aloud, much less screamed.
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"Filth! How dare you call that name in front of me? Get that transmitter for me. I will speak to my Husband without your foolish intervention! Consider yourself lucky I don't kill you for such a transgression. My Lord's favor is all that saves you, you stupid ape! Bring me the transmitter NOW!"
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Finally he hands it to her, though. "Forgive me, my Queen. I was weak, I allowed your device to alter my mind, make me forget the time, I thought I was still a student and had not yet met my Lord Ba'al. I serve loyally and have tried to banish all memory of...him...but my mind is weak." He can't prevent a few tears leaking from his eyes, though whether they're from the pain or from the strength of the memories, he's not sure.
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