Xjaq Dominator grabbed hold of a translucent tube that floated backwards and forwards in front of the column of curvaceous design. It bleeped twice, and then inserted itself into a large orifice on Xjaq Dominator’s back. Within seconds, bubbling undulations of pleasure were rippling symmetrically through Xjaq Dominator’s featureless body. Deafening moans of sensual delight echoed through the giant chamber.

The screen of mist appeared, interrupting and silencing Xjaq Dominator’s stimulation session.

A voice spoke. “Zyix Taskmaster, interfacing.”

Xjaq Dominator hastily disconnected the tube and approached the column. Interface was not scheduled to occur for a further two Ytlezpharzes. Xjaq Dominator was not prepared.

Zyix Taskmaster had seen what Xjaq Dominator had been up to. “Ecstasy?”

“Exhibit respect!” Xjaq Dominator yelled.

Zyix Taskmaster’s head lowered. “Exhibited, Xjaq Dominator.”

Xjaq Dominator eliminated all signs of embarrassment, and then returned to normal vocalisation. “Update?”

“Suitability reasonable.” Zyix Taskmaster said. “Second phase realized.”

“Pleasing.” Xjaq Dominator said. “Units influenced?”

“Four hundred and thirty two.”

“Excavation?”

“Initiated.”

“Deliverance nearing, Zyix Taskmaster.” Xjaq Dominator insisted, leaning into the screen of mist. “Rapidity necessary!”

“Understood, Xjaq Dominator.”

The screen evaporated. Xjaq Dominator floated back from the column to where the end of the translucent tube was drifting. It slipped automatically into Xjaq Dominator’s back orifice and restarted the arousal. A piercing groan spread through the chamber.