Clone

Continued Advocacy for Clone Rights

Rine sat at the meeting table, surrounded by leaders of the rebellion and sympathetic members of the government, she couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. Despite the government's recent concessions and granting of equal rights to the clones, she knew there was still much work to be done.

"We can't ignore the fact that some members of our society still harbor prejudice and discrimination towards us," Rine said, standing up. Her voice was clear and determined as she began to speak.

Using her influence and public speaking skills, Rine aimed to raise awareness about the struggles of the clones and advocate for laws and policies that would help them integrate into society. She made a compelling argument, drawing on her personal experiences and the experiences of her fellow clones.

"We need laws and policies that will protect our rights and help us integrate into society," Rine said, her voice filled with determination. "We need to be heard and understood."

Several senators and representatives nodded in agreement, their eyes full of concern.

"And we need to start by taking action to end the discriminatory behavior," Rine continued.

She pointed at several members sitting down at the table, one of whom had been working on a proposal for some kind of program that could improve the lives of the clones.

"I want to know more about this program and if you believe it will make life easier and better for the clones, I will sign on as your research coordinator," Rine said.

She smiled broadly while everyone else around her cheered and applauded and congratulated her on her leadership. Some members even gave her hugs. It was an impressive display of unity between all members of the rebellion, something that was very rare.

Rine was surprised, she hadn't expected to be welcomed so enthusiastically by the leaders of the rebellion. In the early days, when she first entered the organization, she felt alone and unconnected to everyone, like a complete stranger in her own world. She didn't realize until recently just how much the people had come together to fight back the oppression and abuse and violence that existed throughout the entire country, and how much of what they did was based on their love and compassion for each other.

"Rine," she heard her boss, Senator Marcus call to her, motioning her closer.

"Yes?" she asked politely, making her way toward the senator and his wife, Anne Marie. As she neared the senator, she noticed that Anne Marie looked anxious and worried; however, Anne Marie tried to conceal it well, and she smiled sweetly at Rine.

"It appears like a lot of things are changing," Anne Marie said quietly, looking at her husband, whose face was troubled.

"Is everything okay?" she asked.

"Well, I'm afraid that things are very tense at home at the moment," he replied, sounding nervous. "There were a few incidents involving the clone soldiers."

Rine felt a sense of uneasiness creep into her stomach, "What kinds of incidents?"

"A couple of clones went missing a few days ago," Marcus said, frowning. His gaze fell upon the table, as if he was embarrassed by what he was going to say next.

Rine stood silent for a moment, trying to figure out what to do. Then, she looked straight at Marcus and spoke softly. "Are you talking about the clones that were captured during the riot? What happened to them?"

"We don't know anything more than that yet. One of them died," he said, unable to look directly into her eyes as he spoke.

Rine felt sick and dizzy as she turned away from him. She felt a wave of guilt overwhelm her, it was her fault that the clones had been captured.