Clone

Growing Influence and Public Speaking Career

Rine stands triumphantly on stage, her hands raised in the air as the crowd cheers for her. "With the accomplishment of the mission, my influence and reputation have grown. I have become a well-known figure in the clone community, and I am proud to be a powerful advocate for their rights," she declares to the audience.

As she continues her speech, Rine captivates the crowd with her powerful words and compelling message. "My speeches and appearances have drawn large crowds, and I have become a popular public speaker and commentator on issues related to cloning and human rights," she explains. "I will use my terminal to continue to raise awareness about the struggles of the clones, and to advocate for policies and laws that will improve their lives."

Rine's message of equality and rights for the clones resonates with the audience, and her influence continues to grow. "As my influence grows, I am also receiving many invitations to speak at conferences and events around the world," she tells the crowd. "But, I will continue fighting until the clones gets the recognition and personhood they deserve."

The crowd erupts in applause, as they are in agreement with her message. Rine's speeches, her advocacy and her growing influence are making a real difference in the lives of the clones. "And now for your final piece of good news. I would like to introduce to you my husband, Commander Dan, and his wife and daughter, Lisa and Matthew, who were selected to be my assistants and companions this evening," she announces to the crowd. Her announcement brings an enthusiastic round of applause and whistles from the audience, as she leads them all into the dancefloor.

Rine's marriage was a whirlwind romance with Dan. It wasn't long before they were dating. "I didn't know you cared about politics," he tells her after he returns home from one of his business trips. He is referring to how excited Rine is when he brings home reports about the elections going on throughout the country. He doesn't say anything more, but Rine knows what's on his mind. She smiles up at him, her eyes filled with happiness.

"They've done a lot of good, Dan. Their programs are doing amazing things for humanity. I yearn to give them everything I can," she states confidently. As much as Rine likes to believe that everything is under control and that the clones are happy in their society, her heart always goes out to a few of them whose families have fallen apart. And she wants her children to have every possible advantage and luxury that the world has to offer.

After dinner, Rine and Dan retreat to the bedroom to spend time together and relax. They undress each other slowly and sensually as they kiss and caress each other. The intimacy they share and the passion between them sends sparks flying everywhere. After a while, they move away from each other, both feeling exhausted. Dan looks at her and asks, "Do you want a shower?"

"Yes," she answers eagerly. Rine walks toward the bathroom but stops before entering. She turns to look back at Dan. "What's wrong?" he asks with a worried expression. "I'm scared," she admits. "You've never been here before and there's still so much we need to talk about, I feel like I haven't told you everything." He nods knowingly as he comes closer to Rine.

She takes a deep breath and closes her eyes as she prepares herself for the conversation to come. Dan reaches for the hem of her shirt and pulls down, revealing her belly button piercing, which he has given her only recently. It's small and shiny and the silver metal glows in the dimly lit room.

"When I went to your apartment today, I found some jewelry I had forgotten I owned, but I had utterly forgotten that I even owned it," she informs him softly. "In fact, my parents sold it to me years ago."

Her statement catches Dan off guard. He knows it's hard to accept that she had such a wealthy family and still thought she had no right to be a part of it. Especially knowing that she could have had the perfect life if she wanted it. Instead she chose to rebel, fight against authority and make a place for herself in a world she did not fit into.