I wrote this scene into the first draft before Ziw Balru appeared in the second draft review. After Balru departs, Sofita receives a mission assignment from Pitana Dag while lounging at the pool. The pair of hizaki are watched closely by three ‘breeders’ (a subak, a zaxir, and their zaxir daughter, Hako.) After Hako approaches…
by Tina Anderson
