Northstar Vale The year of the wasp

The man’s interest seemed piqued when he was complimented. In a family where genetics were valued, he imagined that competition was fierce among them. He imagined he must be seen as a threat- being the only one in the pack who was biologically diverse enough to contribute to the gene pool, so he knew he should tread carefully alongside Viskani’s sons.

Per’aps, He said. Viskani could have spoken to her sons about anyone. It depend on what she be sayin’ to you, He said, But considerin’ it be only de four of us ‘ere…Den I ‘ope you ‘ave ‘ears only good t’ings, He said with a warm smile.