That was when the acceleration warning sounded. Even then it took them a second to react, breaking through the initial moment of shock. “Get back on the cushioning,” Peter yelled as the gee force leapt upwards. Alkad attempted to swing her legs back up on the ledge. They were made of uranium, impossibly heavy. Muscles and tendons grated horribly as she strained against the weight. Come on. It’s easy. It’s only your legs. Dear Mother, how many times have you lifted your legs? Come on! Neural-nanonic nerve-impulse overrides bullied her thigh muscles. She got one leg back on the cushioning. By
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