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enough.” She thought of the glow in Arez’s eyes.
    Do you want him? He is very amenable to sexual matters.
    Gala felt flustered. “Oh, no. I mean, he does look very attractive but that is not a form of contact I have ever sought out.”
    To her shock, Rekfa locked her body, and he went through her memories. When he was finished, there was nothing she had hidden from him. Her soul had been turned inside out.
    Gala remained quiet as Rekfa walked them back to the house.
    Instead of heading for the wine rack, they knelt in the centre of the building and Rekfa concentrated, sending waves of energy out into the walls and panels of silk.
    The rock groaned and shifted.
    Gala knelt in the centre of the changing structure until dawn had come and gone. Time felt different with the world inside her. Nothing was urgent.
    I apologise for the suddenness of my examination. I have not been in an actively living being for centuries, and I had forgotten how painful it would be for you.
    “Was that pain?” There had been fire, a strong urge to run and prickles along her nerves. Pinpoints of sensation that she hadn’t been able to figure out.
    It was pain. Emotional pain is different. You will learn the processes in time.
    “Oh good. That was missing from my catalog.” She chuckled. “What happened to the house?”
    You are a new Avatar, and you deserve to be in a home that fills you with joy. After all you are offering to me, this is the least I can do.
    “I am glad you are happy with the exchange. I thought you would be a little perturbed at changing sexes.”
    Not at all. It is good for me to feel all sides of the spectrum. My own soil did not lead to intelligent life, so having folk seek me out gives me a new perspective. Change is good.
    “And yet, you are content to wear me for centuries?”
    It is a pleasure to have you with me.
    Emotional pleasure was something she was familiar with. The satisfaction that was running out of the energy inside her, the consciousness that occupied her was pleased to be there. There was no doubt in her mind.
     

Chapter Four
     
     
    Clothing appropriate to Rekfa was waiting for her in the wardrobe. She tried on a few outfits that were barely there, but the exposure was too much for her.
    Her final choice was a set of tunic and trousers with slit sleeves and sides. The wide belt kept it close in to her body and supported her. The constant contact was comforting. It was a touch, a feeling she could predict, and predictability was important.
    Are you ready to travel?
    “Don’t I need shoes?”
    I don’t know. Do you?
    She took stock and looked down. She hadn’t even realised that her feet had only touched the ground for those few minutes before he entered her. She was millimetres above the ground, not on it.
    My energy field keeps you from touching down. It is the same means that allows us easy propulsion.
    The energy field swelled around them, and they flew off through the sunset to the nearest city.
    Rekfa had gone over the necessity of the visits, as well as the transformation of the temples into something that suited the new Avatar. The introduction to the few occupants of the world was going to be a little awkward, but it was necessary, and Rekfa was more than willing to back her up.
    They landed outside the small city, and Gala walked toward the bustling streets. The mixture of technology was interesting, but the roads were paved, and even the markets smelled fresh.
    The people of the city looked at her curiously, and a few smiled in welcome. Gala smiled back at the faces built in every skin colour, tone and texture that she had ever imagined. She wanted to reach out and touch those skins, but it might not be acceptable.
    Gala folded her hands in front of her, and she glided through the streets, guided by her intuition to the temple.
    They will not speak to you until you speak to them. They wish to address you in your own language.
    Rekfa was referring to the merchants on the street. She