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corner nodules. Well, I dont want someone distracting me while Im doing this. Your repairs can wait. We certainly are not damaging anything! No, of course not, Guildmember. Then leave it for now. She waved him off, bending back to the tedious cleaning before he had left. Perfect pitch is not the only talent required to sing crystal. Larss comment startled Killashandra as she finally stood erect, arching her back against tight muscles. His expression was a mixture of respect and something else. A crystal singer has total concentration and an absence of normal human requirements such as hunger! Killashandra twisted her wrist to look at the chrono and chuckled, leaning against the unit behind her. It was mid-afternoon and they had been working steadily since nine that morning. You should have given me a nudge. Several, Lars said dryly. I only mention it now because youre looking a bit white under your tan. Here. He thrust a heatpak at her. I do not have your dedication so I sent for food. Without authorization? Killashandra broke the seal on the soup, aware that she was very hungry indeed. I took a hint from your manner and pretended they had no option but obedience. He shook his head. Are all crystal singers like you? Im pretty mild, she said, sipping carefully at the now heated soup. Lars passed her a plate of small sandwiches and crackers. I only act the maggot when circumstances require. Especially with this lot of idiots. She lifted and rotated one shoulder to ease back muscles. Lars came to her side, pushing her away from her perch, and began to massage her back. His fingers unerringly found the tension knot, and she murmured her gratitude. I hate this part of working in crystal so Id rather get it over and done with as fast as possible. How crucial is the clean sweep? Killashandra sang a soft note and the crystal shards answered in a nerve-twitching dissonance. Lars shook convulsively at the sound which, in spite of being soft, took time to die away. Wow! White crystal is active, picks up any sound. Leave so much as the minutest particle of crystal dust and itll jam the manual and produce all kinds of subharmonics in the logic translator. Itd really be easier to start with a brand new manual case but I doubt theyd have spare parts. Which reminds me the ten brackets that cannon 790 power shot digital camera Ive cleared are all spoiled. She picked one up, turning the clamping surface so that the scratches picked up the light. Tighten one of these on a new crystal and youd create uneven stresses through the long axis of the crystal, introducing spurious piezoelectric effects and probably a flaw in next to no time. Lars took the bracket from her, hefting it in his hand. Theyre no problem. Olver can do them. Instinctively Killashandra looked up at the monitors as Lars mentioned his contact. She dragged at the fabric of Larss sleeve and pointed to the surveillance buds, where traces of black had mysteriously appeared to make an aureole about each unit. Now what did that? Killashandra chuckled and pointed to the white crystal. A secret weapon for you when I leave. Sing white crystal to whatever room youre in and blast the monitors. She reached for one of the larger pieces Lars had cleared away and hefted it. Well just save some of this for you. I wonder if Research and Development know about this application of white. Suddenly Lars had his arms about her, his face buried in her hair, his lips against her neck. She could feel the tension in him and caressed him with gentle hands. Oh, Sunny, must you leave? She gave him a twisted, rueful smile, gentling the frown from his face with tender fingers Crystal calls me back, Lars Dahl. Its not a summons I can ignore, and live! He kissed her hungrily and as she responded they both caught the slight sound, swiveling away from each other, as the door slid open. Ah, Elder Ampris, Killashandra said, your arrival is most opportune. Show him the bracket, Lars Dahl, and when Ampris regarded this unusual offering with amazement, run your fingers over the clamping edge carefully and feel how rough it is. Were going to need some two hundred of these, for Im not about to trust new crystal in old brackets. All Ive removed so far have been scratched just like that one. Will you authorize the order and designate it is urgent? Killashandra snapped her mask back over her face and picked up the brush. Then she swore. I could also use a handlight of some sort. Some of this wretched stuff is like powder. Elder Ampris peered in and she heard his intake of breath. She straightened, regarding him passively, seeing the stern accusation in his eyes. Let me demonstrate, Elder Ampris, the need for meticulous