Page 11 of Grulen

“I’m sorry to hear about your troubles.”

Boriv leaned forward, resting his clasped hands together.

“Prixo and I are scientists.We have been visiting brothels all over Delizas gathering data in the hopes of finding compatible species.While we were aware humans existed, we had never met any and had limited data available to us.We heard Slovis owned human slaves and that led us to you.”

“What do you want with me?”Silently, her foot tapped on the carpeting.

Prixo’s cheeks darkened.

“At this point, mostly asking questions.Then, if the answers suggest further research, request blood and other samples.”

She frowned and grabbed a pastry before relaxing.

“Ask your questions, but I reserve the right to refuse to respond.”

Boriv withdrew a tablet from his pocket and began asking increasingly uncomfortable questions.Prixo took notes on his tablet.Morgan tried to be as honest as possible in between eating the food provided.Hell, they paid for the time, and as weird as this is, it’s better than having to have sex on demand.

When they finished, the males looked at each other.Prixo left the room briefly and returned with a small device.

“Would you be willing to provide a small DNA sample for us to test?It is painless.”

“What are you looking for?”

“Several DNA strands that may indicate species compatibility.If it comes back negative, then we will know that more comprehensive testing would be futile.”

Morgan nodded and followed his instructions.The three of them sat in silence as they waited for the device to provide results.Again, their eyes widened and Boriv took out his comm.

A hologram of an older Svesti female with long silver hair appeared above the table.

“Naxxar.Ristan.How is your research coming along?”

“Lady Narilla, please allow us to introduce Lady Morgan of Earth.Lady Morgan, this is Lady Narilla Rivezt of House Yula.”

“Lady Morgan, it is a pleasure to meet you.”

“Uh, you as well, Lady Narilla.”Morgan shifted in her chair.

“Lady Narilla is the Main Medical Advisor to the throne on Costonia.”

The Svesti female looked down.

“I see the initial DNA results you transmitted.Interesting.”She looked up her blue eyes lighting with excitement.“Lady Morgan, how would you like to visit Costonia?”

Morgan snorted.“I somehow doubt my owner will allow me a vacation.”

“I will be honest.Your initial results are the most hopeful we’ve seen.If you would agree to further testing, it could be just the break we need.”

“Again, my owner is unlikely to let me leave.”

“If we purchased your contract, we could arrange for your transport.”

“So, I would be your slave and you could experiment me as you like?I don’t think so.”

Lady Narilla shook her head, her hair glinting in the light.

“No, you misunderstand me.Svesti don’t own slaves, and no testing would occur without your permission.Once you’ve left Delizas, we would register the paperwork to free you.In return, you help us with our research.Once it’s complete, you may remain on Costonia, or you can choose to go to a colony elsewhere.We would give you enough credits to begin a new life of your choosing.”

“How long are we talking about?”

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