“I do not understand this noise your friend Zefram enjoys,” said T’Liis. Something about a “Magic Carpet Ride” emanated from the jukebox.<\/p>\n
“He calls it ‘music.’” Lily Sloane looked at Cochrane passed out nearby. “Zef’s music isn’t my style.” She pushed two buttons and kicked the jukebox in the side.<\/p>\n
The guitar wailing stopped abruptly, replaced by the plaintive voice of a woman.<\/p>\n
“This is not unpleasant. You call these musicians ‘bands’?”<\/p>\n
“This band’s called ‘T’Pau.’ ‘Heart and Soul’ is my favorite song.”<\/p>\n
T’Liis arched an eyebrow. “‘T’Pau.’ A fitting name for a daughter.”<\/p>\n
Lily shrugged. “If you say so.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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