"We saw him fuck up big time. And were the Power Rangers of Light or whatever. Hell suck the cream out of our Twinkies if we ask him. "
"Ill settle for a hot bath. "
"Were invited to a banquet in our honor," Shrike said. "All of Berenice, Ubari and the families of the Second Sphere want to honor us. "
Spyder smiled at the man and nodded. "Can we say No?"
"They wont be happy. "
"Tell him we need to get your father," Spyder said. "Tell him dads sick and we have to get there fast. "
"Im better at translating than speaking this tongue. "
Shrike stepped forward and smiled at the crowd, with all the dignity she could muster. She spoke slowly, hesitantly, taking long pauses, groping for words. Spyder and Lulu finished the cigarette between them. The man in the gas mask came forward and gave them his bag of tobacco, along with his papers. Spyder accepted, nodding a sincere thanks.
"This hero thing doesnt half suck," he said.
"Roll me a smoke, John Wayne. "
When Shrike finished, the Ubari dignitary began chattering and gesturing again. His guests nodded solemnly and looked at Spyder.
"We off the hook?" he asked.
"I think so," said Shrike. "Hes saying that were true champions appointed by god, god or some kind of giant bird. That we care so much for humanity that we cant even stop to celebrate a victory when the war against darkness goes on. "
The Ubarian grew quiet. He turned and embraced Spyder and the others in turn. The dignitaries all rushed forward to shake their hands and kiss their cheeks, as the group made their way back to Cornelius.
When Bel came forwa
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