Chapters tagged chastity

by Zeebop

Chapter 81

> The oldest cultures had experienced this before. The Murkers, the Brain Bats, and Brain Slugs had all been refugees previously, had gained and lost worlds. They were not the most ; they were the most understanding. They told the humans that whatever happened, things wo...

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Chapter 82

> Imagine something slimy dropping onto your neck. The instinctive urge to reach back, rip it off. By the time you do, it's too late. A painful burn, as intense as if someone dripped red-hot steel on your spine. Then paralysis. Voluntary muscle control is gone within seconds. At...

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Chapter 121

> Changeling circulatory fluid is based on haemerythrin, like certain marine worms and brachiopods on Earth. Deoxygenated blood is clear, while oxygenated blood is violet-pink. Theoretically, this could be used to test whether an individual is a changeling or not. > —Anastasia...

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Chapter 122

> Most extraterrestrial species understand the concept of a symbiotic social group, bound together by ties of loyalty and friendship rather than genetic relationship or compatible software. The exact terminology and cultural weight vary, but the fundamentals are simple: cooperati...

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Chapter 131

> Etherling hand tools and interfaces typically have ergonomic handles designed for three gripping digits; humans tend to find them unusually short. The prehensile tail-limb-manipulators are highly dextrous by human standards, but lack the ability to apply sustained torque that h...

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Chapter 133

> In space, mineral resources are abundant while organic resources are relatively scarce. As a consequence, the majority of tools, clothing, and furnishings tend to be made of metal or synthetic polymers. The extraterrestrial equivalent of a wood-handled hammer available in any E...