12: Customary Shared Quarters

Glossary: Maior = elder/member of the high council - Patruss = uncle

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Viper was relieved when the two had finally stopped bickering and Colby left. His patience, which he prided himself on, was thinning.

The room had become silent as the female focused on manning the controls. She seemed to enjoy flying the ship and Viper enjoyed the silence. It truly was golden.

Viper thought back to the two bickering. It reminded him of his brother and himself. Always arguing over who was the best at whatever they were doing when they were younger. In Viper's mind there shouldn't have been any argument. He was the best. Or at least that's what he thought when he was younger. Now he realized that he and Cobra were equal. Even more so now.

A blinking red light began with short beeps and the female tensed.

"Oh no! What did I do?" she asked frantic.

Viper rumbled in amusement. "It is only a transmission call."

"Oh."

Viper opene