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What is she doing
here? She should either be still at school or finding her own Chosen . Turning, NiKoh exited the chamber and
began syste matically checking every room in his home.
Nothing seemed to be out of order, but he noticed his unease was letting up.
Running out of options, he probed GiNae’s mind again, and discovered she was
now riding a pannei over a trail through the woods. NiKoh f rowned and rubbed his jaw, then looked at the timepiece on
the computer console. His normal waking hour was only minutes away, so he went
into the kitchen and retrieved a cup of coffee from the automatic machine. He
warmed up a muffin left over from the pr evious day
and took both into the dining area.
    NiKoh
settled himself in his usual chair and sipped his coffee. This was his favorite
time of the day, when he could gather his thoughts and prepare for the day
ahead, review his schedule, and enjoy the solitu de.
He activated the panel on the wall and read the morning report. Technically, he
was still on leave for his part in his brother’s Bonding Test, but he liked
being kept up to date on Planetary Happenings.
    “NiKoh,
you should have awakened me,” ViShe admon ished him,
setting a basket of warm muffins in front of him. “Would you care for some ne’chei eggs or rupke bacon?”
    NiKoh
smiled. “I was earlier than usual, and why should you not sleep in a bit? I
imagine you and your daughter stayed up late, catching up.”
    ViShe
sighed. “Still, I should have sensed you moving around. I will have the food
ready soon.” She moved away, tying her apron.
    “ViShe,
calm down. No one else is awake. You worry too much.” NiKoh hid a smile.
    “Do
I tell you how to protect the planet? You have
important work and need nourishment.” ViShe bustled into the other room.
    I am still on leave. The food can wait.
If it will make you happy, I will go back upstairs.
    I am up and your eggs will be ready in
thirty seconds.
    NiKoh
laughed, this was a conversation they had at least
once a month. ViShe had been trained to stay alert to his movements, which
meant if he was awake, so was she. It didn’t matter what time he arrived
downstairs. Within minutes, food was ready for him. In the early years of his Bonding, he was thankful for this practice. But as his
duties changed, so did his attitude toward his staff. BeSai’s illness made for
a neglected household, so he both appreciated his staff’s continued devotion to
his comfort and felt guilty by it.
    ViShe brought in a steaming platter and a place setting for
him. “When OkVei took his placement tests, did he express interest in any other
area, or was he happy with the results?”
    NiKoh
frowned. “He had always dreamed of going to the Academy, and was surprised when he showed an aptitude for languages. He thought he
would be a pilot like myself. Why?”
    ViShe
looked uncomfortable for a moment, twisting the hem of her apron.
    “Relax.
If you need to talk, or parenting advice, talk to me, ViShe.”
    “As
you may know, GiNae placed high in the finance area;
that is why I requested an audience with your brother BaRok several months ago.
I thought there might be an opening she would enjoy. But now she tells me she
hates the thought of working with numbers and would rather work with animals, either in a healing or training
capacity.” ViShe’s eyes glistened with tears and she used her apron to dab at
her eyes. “I have never heard of anyone refusing their Placement before and do
not want my daughter to suffer any consequences. ”
    NiKoh
laughed. “It happens more often than you think, ViShe. The ones who do not
complain are the ones who usually end up hating their job or move from section
to section. My sister KiRah would be a wonderful decorator, but all her life
she has dreamed o f making a home with her Chosen and raising children. She actually refused to take the
Placement Test. Mother was not happy with her, but BeHah assured her it does
happen from time to