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There was nothing physically different from earth’s people about them. All appeared to be typical of Vega, healthy and radiant. There were blond-haired, dark-haired and red-haired people. It was like seeing the inhabitants of earth possessed of physical health and mental understanding that were transcendent. So gentle did they seem that Adam felt as one among happy human lambs. He felt himself becoming one of them, from deep inside. But something in him made him also feel like a lion among the lambs, and at intervals he felt like an ape among angels. He was indeed a dual personality, vacillating from the high estate to wad 1. Suddenly, from the very center of his life, he yearned for one among these who would be more on his level, yet be from among them. Ah, yes, he felt this person was somewhere in Andromeda. He had not seen her as yet, but his soul’s need vouched that he would surely find her. This one would make him feel at ease, at home, secure in the port of his true love’s heart. Adam reflected that his sponsors had of course anticipated that he would feel this way and he need have no fear, someone more on his own level would be provided as his hostess and guide during his stay here. Yes, he concluded, he was already being prepared to expect her, so in eager anticipation he felt ready for all that awaited him. The little craft came to a halt in an open grassy area, and Adam and Vega stepped out of the opening which had quietly appeared. A man took him warmly by the hand, while another took Vega’s hand. The one who greeted her seemed to impart more than just a welcome. Adam saw that it was love claiming its own, and he knew she was now out of his life, leaving him free for the one his heart awaited. The man embraced Vega, and their lips met gently in affection. Then, with a look of approval, he came and put his cheek to Adam’s. At the same time, Vega kissed Adam on the forehead. He noticed that at the side of her beloved, Vega’s eyes “cola 79 LANDING ABOARD ANDROMEDA worthless dust. became more beautiful than ever. As she said goodbye to Adam, she warmly thanked him for