2206 : Window Onto A New World
I. Homeworld
masses of citizens whose basic needs were barely met, when they were met at all. After putting down the luggage alongside the bed, the imposing security enforcer inspected each room. Coming back into the hall, displaying an indubitable expression of satisfaction, he then proceeded to report on his investigations.
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« Looks like they got everything right » began the bald giant as Sturn headed towards the bedroom, « the bar and fridge are full, I mean, the fridge was full » he quickly emphasized with a mischievous grin, « no conspicuous threats, and no cams, bugs, or sensors that my universal device can detect, and the app has been upgraded just this morning » declared the athletic gentleman, stretching his pockets to store the muffin and the bottle of juice he had grabbed in the kitchenette, « you sure you don't want me to wait and take care of the two suited monkeys, sir ? » he inquired, getting back into bodyguard mode, as the dark haired quadragenarian was already busy taking his clothes out of his suitcase and hanging them in the closet. « Yes ! » cheerfully replied the renowned consultant, too succinctly, and facing away from his interlocutor, absorbed in his plans for the rest of the evening, wondering whether he should call his friend to confirm his arrival, { she surely knows, but it's always such a joy to talk to Aeira } he mused as he recalled her soft voice and felt warmth fill his heart, « oh, sorry » the researcher then acknowledged, guessing he might have been unclear, turning to Milton who was standing in the doorway and had stayed silent for a while, « yes, I'm quite sure, Daniel » he reiterated in a graver and clearer manner, « I'll handle them » he confidently stated, « but thanks anyhow, and sorry to deprive you of some well deserved fun » he commented in a lighter tone, smiling knowingly. « Can't blame a guy for trying » laughed the muscular man in response as he went to the entrance, « I'll be back in one hour then » he assured after a moment, « just call me if you need anything » he lastly mentioned. « Excellent ! Thanks ! Bye ! » exclaimed the scholar as the driver exited the suite. « Later, sir ! » the chauffeur bade from the corridor just before the door of the apartment closed behind him.
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« Call Aeira » the science popularizer commanded the device.
Much to the disappointment of the expert, a prerecorded video greeting informed him that the woman was unavailable, and asked him to leave a message at the signal, which he did when he heard the conventionally annoying high pitched sound. « Good evening wise lady ! » joyfully began the former educator, « it's always a pleasure The Threshold
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Christopher Stewart