“Why?”
“I have a hunch about these creatures.”
“What is it?”
“No time now. Trust me.”
Another long pause in which Orne and Tanub continued to study each other. Presently, Stetson said: “O.K. Go ahead as planned. But find out where the Delphinus is! If we get that back we pull their teeth.”
“Why do you keep touching your throat?” demanded Tanub.
“I’m nervous,” said Orne. “Guns always make me nervous.”
The muzzle lowered slightly.
“Shall we continue on to your city?” asked Orne. He wet his lips with his tongue. The cab light on Tanub’s face was giving the Gienahn an eerie sinister look.
“We can go soon,” said Tanub.