The Long Night*

5 Senses

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1. Wake- Linkin Park

2. Wide Awake- Solab

"Life comes from the Earth and life returns to the Earth." -Zhuangzi

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Aristarchus watched and listened through the crack. Princess Lei spoke softly in the quiet night of the abandoned house.

"I can deliver one metric ton of rare earth minerals through the junk ships of Hong Kong within 3 months. I assure you we can evade the authorities of the Empire- the Foundation would have an underground link to the riches of the Silk Path. Are you interested?"

Sauveur took a moment to consider.

"Like everything, it depends on the price." said Sauveur.

"How much?"

"Five trillion euros." said the Princess.

"That's rather high don't you think?" asked Sauveur.

"No, in 3 months time the euro will be worth much less." explained the Princess.

"A lot can change in 3 months for sure." said Sauveur.

Aristarchus sensed a change. He rose from the floor and quietly padded his way to the window on the balcony. He peered into the moonlit streets. A small vehicle stopped one block away and three figures emerged. Their silent shadows in the moonlight moved toward the abandoned house.

"I think we have company." thought Aristarchus to himself.

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Astira saw the man standing in the street. She keyed xx into her i5. She slipped it back into her pocket and then she felt the warm heat of her small laser pistol. Now she was ready for her blind date.

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