To love an Alien - Sholan Alliance 1

Chapter 11

Billy was feeling really odd at the moment. His companion was sitting with them. There was an expectation of sex later in the evening and heaven only knew what else. Since she looked like she had dressed up he gave her a warm smile, "You look very nice this evening."

She lowered her ears a bit and gave him a shy smile, "Thank you and you look really nice as well." She tilted her head as she looked at him, "You have purple on. Does that mean you are a telepath?" They hadn't met any other telepathic species in their travels.

"I guess I could be a telepath but I am just starting to learn about my abilities. Satasha thinks I have an affinity for engines and electronics which might be possible." He grinned at her, "Just don't ask to see my work. It seems to give everyone headaches."

Z'Marl raised an eyebrow at him and then glanced at Satasha who nodded, "Why would it give others a headache?" That seemed rather odd thing to say. As she was talking drinks were delivered, "I hope you don't mind but I already placed the order and I hope you like the choices."

Billy shrugged, "Not really sure but every time I start explaining my theories and equations half the time they tell me to stop talking. The Design Board I have been talking to have been getting headaches as well." He casually shrugged again, "That is fine and since you are buying me dinner I can't complain. Is there somewhere to dance around here? I don't know how you dance but I used to be pretty good."

He took a sip of the wine and had to lift the glass and look at the color and then sniffed it and smiled, "Not sure what this is made of but it has a nice bouquet and a very interesting taste." He took another sip and then put the glass down. Since their chairs were close he leaned over and lightly rubbed his cheek with hers, "I really don't know what might happen tonight but thank you for offering me dinner. I am pleased and honored that you would even consider it."

Z'Marl leaned into the gesture and lowered her ears since she hadn't been expecting it. Honestly she wasn't really sure what she was expecting since he was an alien. There had been something about him which made her ask, that and Satasha had indicated she could.

When he rubbed her cheek he smiled and could feel a sense of amusement from Satasha which made him mentally growled at her, "Satasha how old is she? If she is younger than Sally I am not going to be pleased." That was asked in English, "Sorry Z'Marl but some concepts I still have a problem phrasing in Sholan. So how long have you been working aboard the ship?"

Satasha simply smiled at him, "She is an adult and that is all that matters and I am not going to tell you her age. Simply relax and enjoy the meal and maybe some time with her." She replied in English as well. Satasha even went as far as to take a sip of her drink and pulled out what looked like an e-reader and ignored the two of them, *Kitty skin rug for my Captain's quarters.* He sent to her.

She leaned close to him, or as close as the chairs would allow, and smiled, "Satasha told me not to answer certain question though I am not sure why." Z'Marl gave Satasha a questioning look and Billy had to roll his eyes, "I have been working as a server for several years. First on Shola and then aboard this ship and I enjoy it. I get to meet a number of fascinating people while I am serving them." She gave him a happy smile, "I even got to serve the Legien and Legiena of one of the sixteen telepathic clans. That was very enjoyable and they were very polite to me."

Billy had to smile at her enthusiasm and he could feel the enjoyment of the job she did, "I am glad you enjoy your work. I enjoy being the Captain of a small ship. Satasha described me as having travelling feet and a different Sholan asked me why I wasn't still designing ships and engines." He shrugged and grinned, "I enjoy both but thanks to that furry feline across from us managed to kick start my brain and all sort of interesting things fell out."