Solbidyum Wars Saga Book 1: Battle of the New Orleans by Dale C. Musser Page B
Authors: Dale C. Musser
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know where you are? Are you aware of what just happened?”
I was actually coming around very rapidly; my sense of humor was the first thing to recover fully. “Yes, I’m in heaven. Please send back the angel I was looking at and talking to earlier.”
The medic was looking at an instrument in his hand and Kala was kneeling beside me. She said to the medic with genuine concern, “He sounds delusional. Do you think he has suffered some damage to his mind?”
I could see the medic smile. “No, Major, the monitor indicates that he is attempting humor. His mental and physical functions are all returning to normal.” He looked at me and asked, “Can you tell me what happened?”
“I’m embarrassed to say this, but it suddenly hit me when the Major was talking about the millions of planets in the Federation just how much… “I trailed off noticing Kala’s face.
Kala shook her head slightly, shock and panic etched across her face making me realize I was about to say something I should not, so I said instead, “Uhh… how beautiful the Major is and I simply swooned at her beauty.” Kala’s look of alarm gave way to relief and momentary embarrassment. I winked at her while the medic looked over his instruments. The uncharacteristic blush in her cheeks made her even more beautiful.
“Well, Major, I can see no indications of anything physically wrong. I performed a rapid diagnostic; the prick of blood from his finger reveals nothing to account for his passing out, so his statement of your beauty must be it…” he grinned as he helped me to my feet, adding quietly, “and I cannot disagree with your assessment.” As he packed up his gear, he summarized his findings. “You appear to be in good health, though you are mildly dehydrated. I would suggest you drink plenty of liquids and eat something light and don’t do anything too strenuous today. If you should feel ill or suspect the onset of another episode, don’t hesitate to call me.” With a last acknowledgement to the Major, he turned and left the room, leaving Kala, the guard and Piesew standing in the dining area near the food cart, which must have arrived during the medic’s assessment of my condition.
“I hope that’s our meal. I’m so hungry that I could just faint. “ Kala started laughing so hard at my comment that tears started to flow from her eyes. Even Piesew struggled to hold back a grin as he placed dishes on the table.
Once Piesew and the guard had left the room and Kala and I were seated at the table, she said with a still fresh look of relief on her face, “I was afraid there for a second, when I realized you were about to say something about the Solbidyum. That was quick thinking on your part. You have quite a sense of humor, by the way.” She paused for a sip of foccee. “Exactly what did happen that caused you to pass out? I realize, of course, that it was actually not my overwhelming beauty.” She looked at me over her cup with a sort of twisted smile.”
“No, but it came close,” I replied with a bit of flirtation. “Really, it was the realization of how much wealth you and the Captain have been talking about when it comes to the recovery of the Solbidyum. Until that moment, I hadn’t really grasped the concept of the size of the Federation. There are millions of planets, and each one is paying me.” My head started spinning again and I had to steady myself. “Well, let’s just say that it overwhelmed me.”
I could see the relief and amusement on Kala’s face as she replied, “Gee, and just when I thought that some guy had actually swooned over me, it turned out to be money.”
We both laughed at the joke and looked down at the food on our plates. It appeared to be some green salad with some of fruits on top.
“Is this a typical first meal of the day in the Federation?”
Kala gave me another of those looks that made me feel like she was thinking, “Good
I was actually coming around very rapidly; my sense of humor was the first thing to recover fully. “Yes, I’m in heaven. Please send back the angel I was looking at and talking to earlier.”
The medic was looking at an instrument in his hand and Kala was kneeling beside me. She said to the medic with genuine concern, “He sounds delusional. Do you think he has suffered some damage to his mind?”
I could see the medic smile. “No, Major, the monitor indicates that he is attempting humor. His mental and physical functions are all returning to normal.” He looked at me and asked, “Can you tell me what happened?”
“I’m embarrassed to say this, but it suddenly hit me when the Major was talking about the millions of planets in the Federation just how much… “I trailed off noticing Kala’s face.
Kala shook her head slightly, shock and panic etched across her face making me realize I was about to say something I should not, so I said instead, “Uhh… how beautiful the Major is and I simply swooned at her beauty.” Kala’s look of alarm gave way to relief and momentary embarrassment. I winked at her while the medic looked over his instruments. The uncharacteristic blush in her cheeks made her even more beautiful.
“Well, Major, I can see no indications of anything physically wrong. I performed a rapid diagnostic; the prick of blood from his finger reveals nothing to account for his passing out, so his statement of your beauty must be it…” he grinned as he helped me to my feet, adding quietly, “and I cannot disagree with your assessment.” As he packed up his gear, he summarized his findings. “You appear to be in good health, though you are mildly dehydrated. I would suggest you drink plenty of liquids and eat something light and don’t do anything too strenuous today. If you should feel ill or suspect the onset of another episode, don’t hesitate to call me.” With a last acknowledgement to the Major, he turned and left the room, leaving Kala, the guard and Piesew standing in the dining area near the food cart, which must have arrived during the medic’s assessment of my condition.
“I hope that’s our meal. I’m so hungry that I could just faint. “ Kala started laughing so hard at my comment that tears started to flow from her eyes. Even Piesew struggled to hold back a grin as he placed dishes on the table.
Once Piesew and the guard had left the room and Kala and I were seated at the table, she said with a still fresh look of relief on her face, “I was afraid there for a second, when I realized you were about to say something about the Solbidyum. That was quick thinking on your part. You have quite a sense of humor, by the way.” She paused for a sip of foccee. “Exactly what did happen that caused you to pass out? I realize, of course, that it was actually not my overwhelming beauty.” She looked at me over her cup with a sort of twisted smile.”
“No, but it came close,” I replied with a bit of flirtation. “Really, it was the realization of how much wealth you and the Captain have been talking about when it comes to the recovery of the Solbidyum. Until that moment, I hadn’t really grasped the concept of the size of the Federation. There are millions of planets, and each one is paying me.” My head started spinning again and I had to steady myself. “Well, let’s just say that it overwhelmed me.”
I could see the relief and amusement on Kala’s face as she replied, “Gee, and just when I thought that some guy had actually swooned over me, it turned out to be money.”
We both laughed at the joke and looked down at the food on our plates. It appeared to be some green salad with some of fruits on top.
“Is this a typical first meal of the day in the Federation?”
Kala gave me another of those looks that made me feel like she was thinking, “Good
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