“The world might be ending. The most significant thing in human history just happened. A hostile first contact. And the reason might be right there, in Tawakul. Why do we care about the history of this village? Even if there are still people alive on the ground. Shouldn’t they be willing to do whatever we need?” Oh, for fuck’s sake. Erik opens his mouth to snap a reprimand. Clayton draws breath to say something probably less ethical and probably more effective at persuading Skyler. But Anna beats them both by bursting out laughing. “Dude,” she says incredulously. “Weren’t you listening? You
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