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know how to properly prepare Ody stew.
    What the hell was an Ody anyway? Obviously there was no earth equivalent since the device on her wrist failed to translate it for her.
    Instead she focused on the tour beyond the tour. Chezarians were a technologically advanced race and it was present in everything. She made mental notes on ways to open and close doors, communication links which could be accessed from holopads and anything she thought relevant which could make her introduction with the High Commander happen sooner rather than later.
    By the time her guides brought her back to her room Dallas was grateful for the time alone. Part of her just wanted a break from the dynamic duo while she was also eager to try out some of the things she’d gleaned from the day’s unofficial lessons. She started with what she thought were windows and balcony openings. A wave of her hand over an obscured wall panel revealed a holopad with markings she knew had to be Chezarian script. Too bad her translator didn’t help with the written word. No matter. A little trial an error demonstrated exactly how the pad operated the windows and balcony door. She watched with satisfaction as the openings folded onto themselves to reveal the world beyond her room.
    Score one for the earth girl , she thought stepping out onto the thick stoned balcony that over looked a lush garden below and waterfall in the distance. The sprawling property might not show much about life outside of the manor but it sure provided a spectacular view. Dallas stared up at the contrast of the twin moons lighting the night sky, one orange and the other white. It all looked so surreal.
    Gorgeous.
    She took her time enjoying the scenery wanting to wait until the house was settled for the night before executing her plan. When Dallas had her fill of the outside she moved about the room and revisited all of the amenities shown to her by her guides before their departure. A wardrobe rack glided from one wall displaying an assortment of multicolored outfits similar to the one she wore. A holographic wall gave her access to any part of the sector she wished to see. But to Dallas the best feature was the bathing room with its spacious shower that poured continuous streams of steaming water from three, ceiling height wall dispensers like mini waterfalls. It looked decadent but someone would definitely need to be advised about the importance of water conservation.
    Feeling that enough time had passed she made her way to her bedroom door and accessed the holopad that would allow her to operate the door. One deep breath later she was in the corridor half expecting to see a guard posted outside.
    There were none.
    Dallas hesitated briefly into the empty hall.
    Act natural , she reminded herself as she walked through several interconnecting halls leading to the one place on the tour she hadn’t been allowed to access earlier. The High Commanders offices and private suite sat away from the rest of the house and was connected by a long bridge with clear walls that looked out onto the property. Dallas kept a steady pace hoping any outside guards wouldn’t find suspicion in a figure moving across the walkway so late. 
    She exhaled a sigh of relief having made it across undetected. It was so quiet at night compared to the hustle and bustle she’d witnessed earlier. In this section of the palace the hall’s lighting was kept low. Maybe she had overestimated time and it was late enough for him to be asleep. She debated going back to her room and just waiting the two days until he could see her.
    Do that and he’ll be taking you to see the pile of scrap metal that once was your ship , her inner voice warned.
    It was now or never. This was her best chance at making it home.

 
     
     
     
     
    Chapter Six
    Fresh from a much needed cleaning, after rigorous elimination rounds, and all Remar could think about was her. As much as he tried to resist he found himself in his offices and settling in