Orbit of Mercury: Two Stories

The Earth is a toxic wasteland, but elsewhere in the solar system humanity struggles on."e;The Orbit of Mercury"e; – The common cat is almost extinct and their survival may hinge on one sickly member of the species living long enough to breed. But how do you get an ornery, uncooperative feline to take his medicine – in zero g?"e;The Transit of Venus"e; – Growing up on the moon, a young girl named Venera has lived her whole life in the shadow of the loss of her family. She copes by starting a punk band, but on the eve of her proudest accomplishment, will she suffer a tragedy even she can't endure?