Thrum

by Meg Smitherman

with a sickening swoop of the gut,

This description just made me chuckle

“Is your ship shielded?” I ask. “It is not shielded.” “Why can’t I see it?” “Your ship’s computer does not understand it. You would not understand it.” “That’s a big assumption.” “I read your welcome packet,” says Dorian. “It’s not an insult.”