Siege of Praetar Quotes

“There was plenty of information on Hyken’s career in the computers for his boys to learn; he’d instructed their custodian to make them study every week. He sent them letters on their born-day, besides, which was more than most children could hope for.”
― David Kristoph, Siege of Praetar

“I have three sisters. I’m the only boy.” Hyken gaped at him. “Four children? Your father completed eight tours, then?”
― David Kristoph, Siege of Praetar

“I had Cairne composed after my fourth tour, mind you. It was all legitimate; none of that business on the black market. As if the peacekeepers wouldn’t find out.” His co-pilot said nothing, and it occurred to Hyken that maybe he was being rude. Here I am blabbering about my biological riches when this one has none of his own. So he said, “How many children do you want?”
― David Kristoph, Siege of Praetar

“He didn’t detect any concealed weapons, but the humans on Praetar were crafty in their engineering, and he knew the freighter was malicious. It certainly wasn’t hauling goods. He supposed it didn’t matter; his orders were clear regardless of the threat.”
― David Kristoph, Siege of Praetar

“A button clicked beneath his finger and the noise stopped, leaving only the blinking red light. I was daydreaming, he thought, not willing to admit to himself he slept in earnest. He’d been back on Melis with his children, playing in the meadow where the river bent and foamed.”
― David Kristoph, Siege of Praetar