Got my time off for the holiday season sorted. I have a lot of time off from the 23rd through the 2nd, but a few miscellaneous days not off, or not completely off. Should be fine unless we try to go to Roseville or something.

Read: “The Sufficient Loss Protocol” (Kemi Ashing-Giwa): Extremely evil corporate goon vs xenoarchaeology. I know it’s short, so not a lot of characterization, but wanting to stay in bed forever is only relatable, not actually sympathetic.

Read: The Red Scholar’s Wake (Aliette de Bodard): Also conflict in space, but much better. Pirate abductions, a human getting married to a space ship, feelings, corrupt officials, pirate utopia, more feelings, intrigue, ethical debates, family feelings, assorted murders, daring rescues, human-spaceship smooches, all the good stuff.

Written: 278 kitten words.