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Ohashi swiveled the screen around so everyone at the table could eat while they watched the five vids: Scarlett hanging all over Clay Bryant. Row upon row of cryopods stacked in a dungeon. Governor Bryant’s speech centered on his reelection, finishing with a request for their financial support. Rushing in a black gown embracing the governor. Clay leaving with Scarlett and Rushing. “I don’t get it.” Kamryn shook her head. “That’s the weirdest ménage à trois I’ve ever seen.” Leaning closer, Mark replayed the last scene. “No, I think we’re looking at more of a collusion than a coital escapade.” Gaige didn’t seem interested in the women or the speech. “You found no guns?” “None,” Mark said, “just the cryopods.” “What’s in them?” “Clones.” A …show more content…

Moneyed, using state of the art comms, I hardly noticed them, plus high-priced weapons. No scarring I could see, consequently your injuries must have been treated with nanites.” Mark placed a hand on his chest. “I was just called cocky yesterday.” “No doubt, by someone who felt inferior. Cocky is arrogance. Self-confidence is using your skills, playing to your strengths, which I’ve seen all of you do in person. You function as a team. A very well-oiled team. Some of your talents are more prevalent than others, but I imagine you’re all experts in your chosen fields.” Gaige leaned back crossing one ankle over his knee. “So, do you want to tell me who you really are?” At the kitchen counter, Petra had been busy making coffee for those who might want some with their pie. Eva and Ohashi continued eating as the others talked. Ohashi nudged Axel’s leg underneath the table before she spoke. “First, Professor Aldrich, why don’t you tell my friends here who you really are.” A myriad of emotions washed over Gaige’s face: surprise, anger, fear, ending with acceptance. He recovered as his thumb began twisting the pinky ring. “I’ve been dreading this day for the last twenty-two years. I supposed it’s only fitting Terran’s would be the ones to discover the truth.” “Which would be?” Axel asked. “Could I have some coffee, please? You’ll also find a bottle of Namuzko brandy on the top shelf of the cupboard to your left.” A deafening silence hung in the air until Petra

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