Explorer (Foreigner, #6)

by C.J. Cherryh

“Well, there you have the dreadful truth about adventures, aiji-meni. A great deal of adventures is being bored, or scared, or cold, or wet, or not having breakfast or information on schedule. But adventures often improve in the telling.”

“What department are you?” “Technical.” That explained almost anything, in Bren’s experience. “You seen this thing?” Bren laid the brochure on his desk. “Where did you get this?” “Admin.” That also answered everything.

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