There is a deep sigh, as if he’s heard me. Then, his voice says:
There is nothing more enjoyable than working side by side with you, Ash, as we have been doing in my garage. If you were here—or at least, if I knew you’d be coming back—that’s what I’d do all day long.
Yes, I know exactly what he means. We would get so immersed in the Virtual Reality world he’s created, that getting out of it would be not only difficult but close to unthinkable.
But now—in your absence—I’m thinking of going in an entirely different direction. What it is, I don’t yet know.
A large military ops corporation wants to purchase the Virtual Reality model we have been developing in recent months. At this point, I’m inclined to accept their offer and then, turn over a new leaf.
Yes, I whisper. You are about to embark on a new journey, and so am I. Here’s to new beginnings. I hope we’ll find a new destination. And when we arrive, I hope we’ll find each other.
Just an outstanding grasp of the human mind when all is dark around you due to power failures and a coma. To be perfectly honest, it gave me the chills while reading...
~Serenity, TOP 50 REVIEWER
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