Forential has brought her here for questioning. He would be angry if I harmed her. He does not intend it for a test after all.
He crouched undecided, trying to think. I better leave her, he thought.
He was motionless, watching. If I killed her, he thought, Forential might be angry.
He slipped silently toward the ladder.
Perhaps, he thought, Forential will give her to me to dispose of when he finishes with her.
He remembered seeing Forential dispose of several captured earthlings. It was a very satisfying thing to watch. Forential promised us some, Walt thought, but he never gave us any. But I guess I was wrong in thinking he was too cowardly to risk another trip to Earth for them....
Just as he reached the ladder, he whirled. The female had seen him. She had started toward him. His eyes sparkled in anticipation.
She's a Lyrian! he thought in amazement.
Damned earthmen, she thought.
No, I....