Chapter 27

“They used these kneelers for a while a couple centuries ago, but they never really caught on. I find it much more relaxing on the back for hours of work. I’ve ordered one for my own study.”

Kai pushed the button on her module and slid into the kneeling position.

“Yes, it is much more comfortable. I used to work for hours in a kneeling pose, leaning back like this onto a short stool when I was at the Hogann. I should have thought about that before.”

“Some things, like chairs, that we take for granted as civilized,really are not as good for us as the more primitiveways of places like your Hogann. But tell me, is this studio adequate?”

“I can’t think of anything that couldn’t be done here. You have the components for everything.” Kai could not imagine that Engalla did not know that this was one of the most superbly equipped studios in existence. Looking around, her eyes stopped at the console to her right. “Is this a life-function monitor?”