Chapter 10: Vigil at 7

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Meawsef - October 8, 2022
It had been five days since the terrible incident. Matt had not left his meditation spot. He stood firm, now certain of what must be done, staring into the distant sunset. The day's final rays seeping through the trees as their  home moves down the mountain side. How he'll miss his love's beauty! He then rushed into the presidential chambers and demanded that George allow him to go find her. That he had the strength that it took. "What is hope to you?" George interrogated. Matt knew he could not answer, but the torture was too much. Not the torture of any machine, but the torture of being away from Jess. "Meawsef is hope."
"Of course that is where you would hide your feelings."
The Meawsefigi government held a vigil at 7 AM to mourn the hero's capture. If only anyone knew what was to come.
Absen - October 8, 2022
It had been five days since the terrible incident. Jess had not left Montagian prison. She stood in an interrogation chamber, now certain of what she must do, staring into the distant sunset. The day's final rays seeping through the trees as their  home moves down the mountain side. How she'll miss her love's hopes and dreams! She then stood against the board and demanded that Wilson let her go. That she needed to get home. "Where is home to you?" Wilson interrogated. Jess knew she could not answer, but the torture was too much. Not the torture of the machine, but the torture of being away from Matt. "Meawsef is home."
"Of course that's where you would hide your crew."
The Absenan government held a parade at 7 AM to celebrate the hero's capture. If only anyone knew what was to come.

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