My first post (I think) I hope I got it in the right place. The story is up and it is a free read (no paywall) https://stupefyingstories.blogspot.com/2023/07/the-dandelions-of-tau-ceti-f-by-marcas.html?fbclid=IwAR0oQWrKfvyb6XYeTS2DUH6PKHoeHPq04-DL3BJzjzid65EqK50QuCccrOw