pdf file - Notes from An Alien

eally don't want my career to be connected with them."
"Your parents are famous?"
"Yes. My parents are Delva and Verluin Namis."
"Oh! Yes, I'd definitely say they're famous. Important, too."
"I don't know about important. I mean they talk to that life-form and they're always communicating with
the Worlds' Council but those things aren't important to me."
"What is important to you, Mura?"
"Being free to dance. Making a living at it. Not having to sleep with men I don't really like."
"I see..."
"Well, Terlon is nice enough but he's a little crazy, too. He has friends I really don't like. They seem to be
the kind of people that stir up trouble. He doesn't let them bother me, tells me to stay in our bedroom when they
come over, but I can hear them talking and I don't like what I hear."
"My, my. I've only known Terlon for a short time and what you say is important for me to know. I
certainly don't need people like that in my life."
Haalii had known Terlon for years. He'd been specifically tasked with finding and seducing Mura when
word had begun to circulate that the Namis' daughter had left home.
Mura ordered another drink, then said:
"Haalii, do you know any women I could live with while I try to become a real dancer?"
"I think I know one who would be honored to have you be her house guest. And, it wouldn't be an honor
because of your parents, either."
"Really? Who?"
"Me."
"Really? I don't believe it! Your known all over the place, not famous like my parents but known in all the
right places. And, even though you're not a dancer, can't one artist learn from another, no matter if they do
different arts?"
"Absolutely, Mura. Absolutely."