Authors: Lorijo Metz

Wheels (46 page)

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The Lian who discovered Circanthos did not feel anger, for it was impossible in his present form; he was simply reporting a fact. Protobios had committed the highest crime and would be punished for it. When found, which would not be easy considering Protobios could literally be anywhere, she would be sentenced to physical bondage for eternity.

Notes:

1. Physical bodies and their accompanying restrictions do not burden Lians. Much like the novelty of weightlessness is to humans, Lians find it irresistible to assume forms for short periods of time: human, sea creatures, even reptiles, hence the existence of Greek Gods, sea serpents and dinosaurs.

2. The high Lian council often sights Protobios’ extended stay on earth, in molecular bondage, as the reason for her unfortunate attachment to humans.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I’d like to thank my writer friends for their patience, feedback, and overall moral support and good humor: Shawn Wickersheim, Suzanne Slade, Kathy Bostrom, Anne Courtright, Kellie Cozza, Mary Dunn, Timnah Card Gretencord, Jeff Moore, Kimberly Pauley, Roger Peck, Tina P. Schwartz, Hal Shepherd, Denise Thornton, Paul Schreck and Allan Woodrow. (Oh dear—I'm sure I've forgotten someone. If so, please send me an appropriately angry email so I can quickly make amends.)

Special thanks to Joshua and Georgia for reading early drafts, giving feedback, and most of all, for putting up with me. Thanks also to Laura Kuchler, and my brother, Gary, for reading and giving feedback, and to my parents for their enduring love and enthusiasm. Finally, lest I forget, a big round of thanks to Julie Hamilton for her keen eye and generous use of red ink.

Wheels (46 page)

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