[Yamagi all but chokes at the salty liquid in response, catching himself just in time to wipe surreptitiously at his mouth and lower the bowl. After months here, his first encounter with a Martian.
Or at least someone who's experienced Mars.]
What misfortune flung you all the way to Mars?
[He ought to be prouder of his home, but he can't pretend a voluntary relocation to the planet is any valid, sane choice.]
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Or at least someone who's experienced Mars.]
What misfortune flung you all the way to Mars?
[He ought to be prouder of his home, but he can't pretend a voluntary relocation to the planet is any valid, sane choice.]