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“True,” she answered. “But the world survives. And in surviving is a little wiser.”
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Elise was quiet now, watching him. Waiting for him to tell her more, or to let her idea take root, he didn't know which. “So, Utopia finds out and... grows up?”
”Yes.”
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“And in a way, he will have succeeded,” Elise ventured. “Because Utopia's citizens will know a peaceful society doesn't just happen. It's a façade. We are reaping the benefits of the hard work of others.
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You, Madge, Andrus--”
“Not Andrus!” he said a bit too forcefully.
She raised an eyebrow at that. “There's a story there.”
“A novel,” he said dryly. “A tragedy. Epic length.”
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AWESOME!
We're on our way to a new, improved Utopia! Thank you so much, CC, for not unraveling all of your wonderful work. I LOVE where this is going!
Oh, and Elise's idea of offering Tempus notoriety/fame: absolutely pure genius.
I love it all. Looking forward eagerly to the rest. Thanks again for writing & sharing with us.
/me shakes head in awe
