Chapter 22

"Firstspacer Lors to see the Commander," he said, as the rotund face of his future father-in-law waved and blurred into focus. "Come in, Lors! Come in!" Zark's voice was a bellow of pleasure. The heavy door swung open and Lors stepped into the room to click his heels and slap his right hand against the black holster before the Commander's desk. "Firstspacer Lors reporting, sir," he said, as Zark got up from the chair and came toward him. "Lors, Lors, my son! How are you?" They grabbed each other by the shoulders an…