Chapter 87

Analise didn't feel the slightest bit awkward. She chatted with Scott and the other therians as casually as always. … The next day, the starship docked at the Stormclaw Alliance's starship station. To Analise's surprise, Vera was already waiting there as if he'd known exactly when Analise would arrive. Just as Analise was about to follow Scott and Finlay to the car, Vera rushed over. "Welcome back, Ms. Chamber." She handed Analise a bouquet of flowers with a bright smile. "Thank you." Analise nodded and accepted the flowers. There were too many people at the starship station. If she rejected the gift, it might blow up into another strange trending topic on Cosmoseek. Vera blinked sweetly and continued, "Ms. Chamber, about last time—I really didn't mean it. I acted impulsively. I figured posting an apology online lacked sincerity, so I wanted to invite you to The Harmonique in the Stormclaw Alliance." She then turned to Scott. "Scott, are you coming too?" "I have work to settl