Capri raised an eyebrow. "Seriously? Your parents named you Taboo?" "Titanic." Swallowing a large mouthful of brandy, Capri shook her head. "What was your previous job? Failed stand-up comedian? Why won't you tell me your name? Hiding from the FBI or something?" "No, I'm not hiding from anything." Thall closed his eyes for a moment. His eyelids fluttered open. "Taren. The T stands for Taren. It means warrior." "I thought you just passed out." Capri patted his arm. "Let's try another question." "Oh, goody." He lifted his brandy glass to his lips. "We're playing twenty questions." "When's your birthday?" "Stardate 34087.9." Capri choked on her brandy. She sputtered and coughed several times then blinked back a tear. She pinched her fingers under her nose, blinked again and stared at Thall. That sounded weirdly familiar. His voice reminds me of someone. "What would that be in Earthling?" "August fifteenth." "You're a Leo." "I'm a what?" "Leo the Lion. Your astrological sign." Thall stood and held out his hand.
