The winter solstice had occurred eight days ago, one full day where the orange sun came tantalizingly close to breaking the horizon but never quite ma...ing it. And here they were now enjoying almost three hours of daylight. So fast!From the kitchen came numerous sounds of a large brunch being prepared. Around11:05 AM, as soon as Kiyoko came up from her morning lesson in the library, their entire group would sit down and chat over a very nice meal. And the topic? Allison suggested it at last. You can call me Alex. I am a research scientist working for [REDACTED]. We study various things, but the area of research relevant to our story is the field of genetic and biological change. Let me explain. The research into genetic modification had been mandated by President Trampe in order to prove to the world that his orange butt had not conspired with foreign interests against the Unified Society of America. Most people found his antics tiresome and a few found him downright criminal.. Dominique instructed him to bring it tonight. After a thorough cleaning, it was in his pocket. As the time for his appointment arrived, Michael entered the building and pressed the call bell announcing his presence.“Your name?” HE remembered the scolding he received for not using the name Dominique gave him and replied the way she demanded.“I am Child,” Michael answered barely loud enough to be heard. He found using that name Dominique preferred humiliating but somehow welcome.“Sixth floor,”. I watched as she lifted her arms and wrapped the towel around her head and reached for her robe on the hook next to the door. She wrapped the robe around her body and walked into the bedroom. I immediately closed my eyes and feigned sleep. Mom walked across the room to the bed. She stood next to me for a moment before she leaned over to kiss me on the fore head. I pretended that she had just awakened me. I groaned softly and rolled over slowly coming to rest on my back just in time to see the.