Nova

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MOUSE: A young gypsy, he created blindingly beautiful visions on the syrynx, an instrument of sensor projection.

IDAS and LYNCEOS: Twins from the outer colonies, one black, one albino.

SEBASTIAN: A golden-haired man who traveled the stars with his Tarot-reading mate and six black-taloned beasts.

KATIN: The scholar who loved the silent moons of the universe above all the powerful suns and gaudy planets.

The author gratefully acknowledges the invaluable aid of Helen Adam and Russell FitzGerald with problems of Grail and Tarot lore. Without their help NOVA would cast much dimmer light.

“Hey, Mouse! Play us something,” one of the mechanics called from the bar.

“Didn’t get signed on no ship yet?” chided the other. “Your spinal socket’ll rust up. Come on, give us a number.”

The Mouse stopped running his finger around the rim of his glass. Wanting to say “no” he began a “yes.” Then he frowned.

The mechanics frowned too:

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