“We have been busy, preparing.” “Preparing for what?” Kansas snapped. “The ceremony, Kansas.” The Minister was good at keeping his tone level. He put his hands behind his back and nodded. “We could not attend to you because we needed to focus on getting things ready. I had to buy new video recorders, clothing, and rings. Those things take time.” “We are going to die if you don’t feed us.” Kansas’s resolve began to break. He was as weak and tired as I was. “Please, give us something to eat.” The Minster sighed deeply and nodded. “A Mother will come to attend to you. You will need to be
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