Now here’s someone we haven’t seen in a while.

“Horns of Contention”

By Joseph Manno

Rhian shook her head, in hopes something would fall into place.

“I am trying, Sevek… but this is difficult for me.”

His expression didn’t change… yet she sensed a smile.

“There is no need for apology. The concept of learning from a male is… alien to you.”

Again, the old Vulcan master had demonstrated an astonishing, disturbing insight.

She sighed, closed her eyes and whispered, “I wonder if it’s even possible.”

As always, he had an answer.

“You came here at the behest of a man—to be taught by one.”

The Chisaari pondered that… then smiled.

“So I did.”