The afternoon of a fawn. Indeed, his entire life, the entire score of their days together had been little more than foreshadowing. Such a gentle piece... sun-warmed and infinite. So like her smile. So unlike the life he dreamed of. He remembered watching her play later that winter, viola or piano, it didn’t matter. Profound genius. That was what they said of her, that was what he knew in his heart when he felt her play. Then she was gone, with only a few chance sightings after that breezy autumn. And working there has paid off in at least two ways. The first comes in the form an apartment that qualifies as more than just "okay." The huge living room packed with all the latest and greatest in technology that encourages you to sit on your ass and be entertained. A lovely, fully stocked kitchen, plush and expensive furniture, and two master bedrooms that bookend your dream suite, each adorned with their own full size balcony with an advantageous view of the pool/jacuzzi combo several. ”A pained look came over Admiral Jones’ face. “God, I wish you were anywhere else than Mosley. I’ve got some bad news for you. I’ve been ordered not to respond to that, or any other “Mayday” from Mosley. The brass got this straight from the Federal Senate committee on Earth. The message is that they want to send an investigative team out there to look at the situation before committing any more assets. It’s going to be at least 2 months before anybody can even think about getting out. My body has developed since.”“Adeline?” Donna eyed the great big box of a building housing the pumping station behind the trees. It grew steadily as they drew nearer.“No,” Adeline squeaked. She had never had a body for running.“Okay, here’s what’s going to happen.” Donna wiped her forehead and quickly returned her hand to the wheel. Uh oh, her fingers were moist. She tried to think cool thoughts. She couldn’t have Patrick lose his focus now. “I’m going to pull up in front of that building..