Thursday, October 13, 2005

Zy's Novel Post 18

Novel total= 19,276 words
Post total = 147 words


She took another deep breath before leaving. Mylte stood next to the door watching Xeryl across the parlor. Xeryl was behind the counter of the kitchenette rinsing glasses. She carried the bathrobe across the plush rug on the stone floor. “Thank you for letting me borrow this.”

“You’re welcome. Just leave it on the stool.” His voice had all the warmth of an ice cube. “Have you changed you’re mind about eating?” He didn’t turn his attention from the glasses to look at her.

“No, I can’t.” Her stomach rolled at the mention. “It’ll be like after Ifeket.” Not one of her finest moments, showering to get rid of the smell and jumping out of it to throw up again.

“Fine. I will tell D’pa you’re ready to begin.”

“Xeryl,” Zy faltered. What she should say was hard enough and his demeanor wasn’t making it any easier.

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