Titan
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Cirocco grinned. "You've got it. Try to keep the bribes and nepotism down to a minimum, will you?"
Gaby swept her arm in a circle, a far-away look in her eyes.
"I can see it now. We'll put the taco stand over there--a classical Greek motif, naturally-and we can sell Gaeaburgers and milk shakes. I'll keep the billboards down to fifty meters, tops, and limit the use of neon. 'See the angels! Smell the breath of God! Shoot the rapids on the Ophion! This way to the centaur rides, only one thin sawbuck! Don't forget to bring-- "
She yelped and danced to one side as the ground moved.
"I was kidding damn it!" she yelled at the sky, then looked suspiciously at Cirocco, who was laughing.
An arm came from the spot where Gaby had been standing. Loose dirt shifted to reveal a face, and a mop of multi-colored hair.
They knelt and brushed sand away from the Titanide as she coughed and spit, until she had managed to free her torso and front legs. She paused to gather strength, and looked curiously at the two women.
"Hello," Hornpipe sang. "Who are you?"
Gaby got to her feet and held out her hand.
"You really don't remember us, do you?" she sang.
"I recall something. It does seem as if I knew you. Didn't you give me some wine, long ago?"
"I did," Gaby sang. "And you returned the favor."
"Come out of there, Hornpipe," Cirocco sang. "You could use a bath."
"I remember you too. Buthow do you manage to stay balanced for so long without falling over?"
Cirocco laughed.
"I wish I knew, kid."
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