“You
must know this. Elizabeth is in love
with you and is distressed that you are in love with someone else.” (…)
“Oh, gods above. I never knew.”
“I
am sorry I had to tell you,” said Salasso, the double edge of his words as
polite as ever. “But it may be important
for our expedition that you know this.
It would be good if you were considerate of what she feels, and if you
took great care not to give her any opportunity, in a moment of danger, for
recklessness on your behalf.” Some humor
returned to his expression. “Or against
you, come to that.”
(from Cosmonaut
Keep by Ken MacLeod)
7*/10. The complete review is here.
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