many many centuries ago, on the old pterry boards, chris jordan and i posted a little story called Starcustard. it had a track feed. leathermonkey gave us lots of good music ideas, i remember. anyways: since that ffar distant day our little story has grown up a bit. and now, if i may present chapter eight. a significant chapter in plot as well as in the writerly development of its authors. and it'll be the last one for a while, so step up and get your fill. happy new year, all.
