The Future (10)

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I just shook my head "Mason and I will always be friends" I said firmly
"And there will always be school"

"That's true" my father said "but what your mother is true as well, there will be changes"

"Good changes, though" mother point out being optimistic

"After my ceremony of twelve, I missed my childhood recreation. But when I entered for law and justice, I found myself with people who shared my interests. I made friends on a new level, friends of all ages" mother explained

"Did you still play at all after twelve?"

"Occasionally but it didn't seem as important to me"

"I did and still do" father said chuckling
"Every day at the Nurturing Center I play bounce on the knee and peek a boo and hug teddy"

Reaching out patting my head "fun doesn't end when you become twelve"

After awhile father and I decided to go to our sleeping room

Mother moved to her big desk and opened her briefcase; her work never seemed to end, even when she was at home in the evening

Though I had been reassured by the talk with my parents, I hadn't the slightest idea what Assignment the Elders would be selecting for my future or how I feel about it when the day comes

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