I cleared the spine trees and took a big breath before heading towards the colony again. When it was free I moved to the head and looked in the huge eyes, “I need to work the vine off so do not bite.”
The only thing it did was snort, which I took as ascent. Anal sex biology and zoology. A large Cariss warship was insystem headed for the planet. If you can, set up the comm equipment we brought so we will know when help comes.”
He nodded, “Be careful?”
I smiled, “Probably not.”
I left and picked up the rifle and my pack on my way out, Mr Perry followed down to the door. I shrugged and headed down to the tunnels. It was not until afternoon that we killed a small Croclin. I had finally gotten past it before moving away when the Cariss blundered into it. When I checked the comm building I found it empty.
