Havu

Havu released his grip on the weapon and studied the human.

City of Baraboo Longyear, Barry 1980

The human called Billy Pratt moved out from one of the barracks and came to a halt before the tower "Havu?"

City of Baraboo Longyear, Barry 1980

Havu stretched, swung his legs off of the sleeping plate, and: stood on the deck.

City of Baraboo Longyear, Barry 1980

Havu still couldn't see the Goatha working on the circus people.

City of Baraboo Longyear, Barry 1980

Havu said as an afterthought, "this is called the Benth."

City of Baraboo Longyear, Barry 1980

Havu sat back, scowled at the human, then shook his head.

City of Baraboo Longyear, Barry 1980

Havu let the use of his familiar name pass without notice.

City of Baraboo Longyear, Barry 1980

The time instrument beeped, and Havu touched it to silence.

City of Baraboo Longyear, Barry 1980

Havu energized the repulsor field, then stood and surveyed the interior of the capsule.

City of Baraboo Longyear, Barry 1980

The horizon was already obscure, a hazy black against the purple-black of the darkening sky, and Havu flicked on the night detection field.

City of Baraboo Longyear, Barry 1980