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"Dearest Brother,

The time has come that school will be finished soon here. I really wish you could see me graduate but I understand your responsibilities to the nation as you heroically keep us safe from the evils of this world. Jarek asked me to the dance, but I might reject him again. He's a little desperate for human connection, a little TOO desperate if you know what I mean. So, I may just have to go with Junia and Seri. They are all the human connection I need.
I miss you, H. We all do, mom and dad are so proud of you. Dad wants you to listen to some Mississippi Blues, it's kind of last century, but it's what he's into currently. Mom has been helping me figure out where I'm going to college. Lots of options but I guess that's what happens when your sister is simply brilliant. I heard that you were transferred to the valley somewhere. They are taking you further and further from us. Don't forget about me, kay?!

Love,
Wil"

The early afternoon had come quickly as Haeron woke up to the mail slot on his door flinging open. It was the first letter to reach him that Wilare had sent him. He was so grateful that she was his sister day after day inside the complex made him ache for the simplicity of home. The sensors of his room gently faded the lights up as the tint lifted from the window. The sun was absent being obscured by the pitch-like clouds looming low above complex 49. "Good afternoon, Officer Brimley." The sensor also activated the automated calendar.
"Morning VAI,"
"It is 1500 Tuesday the 29th, you have a shift at 1800 to 600. You also have a meeting tomorrow at 800. Weekly training is Thursday 1200. Enjoy your day!" Haeron dressed in his 49GP training shirt and pants and headed out into the common room. He got on the elevator.
"Hold it!" Jasmine in full uniform shouted out as she raced for the elevator. Haeron held the door as she slipped inside. "Thanks Brimley," she smiled as the doors glided shut. "I'm running so late. I have to be in the lower residence district in like 30 minutes."
"How did you get posted in the LRD?" Haeron asked.
"Easy, I'm cute, and really good at my job." She smiled as the elevator reached the main floor. The doors opened to a relatively calm lobby. "Come with me, I'll show you where I work."
"I'm not in uniform, Jasmine."
"Umm... When a cute girl asks you to come with her, you should probably go... Just saying." She smirked as she clipped her helmet on. "Now come with me, or don't." She started walking away, it took him less than a second to go with her. She smiled to herself as she rose the visor up.
Haeron thought to himself that the uniform was flattering on Jasmine. Her grey eyes almost glowed from inside her helmet. She knew his attraction to her. She studied body language for years and was keen on reading people. "So, why are you doing this?" Haeron asked.
"I want to get to know you, H." She purred. She seemed sincere and almost candid in her response.
"No, I mean. This... You know... Complex guard." Haeron felt awkward now. But he was trying to shake it off.
"Oh, haha, I had a little scrape with the authorities when I was a young girl. Bad influences, absent parents.... Blah de blah de blah. I've been a product of the system, learning everything I can. I take it all in stride, I'm better now. Now I keep the complex safe, it seems right to me. Don't you think?" She was vulnerable, practically innocent in her response.
"Yeah, it seems right." Haeron wasn't sure what he felt but he knew that he felt a duty inside to protect. Even if he was unsure of who or what he was protecting. They walked for 20 minutes into the Residence District as Jasmine and Haeron got to know each other a little bit. As they walked under the archway reading "Lower Residence" Jasmine dropped her visor.
"Thanks for the company, H." She smiled as she unclipped her rifle from her belt. "See you around." She walked forward as she began her patrol.
"See you, jasmine." Haeron replied.
She stopped and turned around. "Oh right... Call me Mina, kay?"
"You got it!" Haeron smiled as he turned back. He felt amazing having gotten to talk to Mina for any amount of time. But now he was alone inside the Magyk district. He was unsure of exactly where he was but he had a couple hours to kill and decided to explore. "Just what is going on here anyway?"