“Sasha…” He imitated my tone. Then he sighed. “Don’t you miss it? The adventure? The intrigue? Knowing that you’re changing the galaxy for good?” He paused for a second then added, “me?”
“Ah, so you’re on a mission! That’s worthy. I, too, am a missionary of sorts.” I open my mouth to tell her that I’m not a missionary, just an actor, and a student, but she goes on. “I travel to planets in strife and bring them the word of The One.”
Here is your wisdom, they say as they thrust the young reptile into my arms. Guard its life as you guard your own. I too am young, and the idea of being responsible for this other life is daunting. What if I fail? What if it dies? Or, what if it grows large and […]
