Chronicles of Chiron: Dome Is Where the Heart Is | Scene 13

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“Well, I’ll have to visit Data Haven sometime,” I hear Shu-Fen saying as I approach our table. Cleve runs a hand over his newly smooth chin in consideration. “After the war, maybe that wouldn’t be so complicated,” he says. “I hope not so complicated,” Shu-Fen replies. “Me, too,” Cleve agrees. And on the topic of … Read more

Chronicles of Chiron: Dome Is Where the Heart Is | Scene 12

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///“No, looking good is not useful. It doesn’t get things done,” Shu-Fen says. “Except deals, I guess. But yes, you look good, okay?”  With those words directed at Cleve, Mariah excuses himself, standing up and dropping his napkin on his empty plate. “Where are you going?” Cleve immediately asks. “To the restroom?” Mariah’s voice lilts … Read more

Chronicles of Chiron: Dome Is Where the Heart Is | Scene 11

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I have an intriguing proposition and Shu-Fen has credits to spare, so she actually takes us out to dinner! The restaurant decor is somewhat fancy, but more importantly to our immediate needs, it has secure booths to support private conversations. Shu-Fen is known well enough by the staff to be greeted by name and given … Read more

Chronicles of Chiron: Dome Is Where the Heart Is | Scene 10

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We follow our directions from Fritz, and they take us to an in-between part of the dome—not the fancy boulevard but also not the dirty back alleys. This is the corporate sector. We’ve heard that Morgan Prospecting has its own dome, but that must be more equipment and processing related, because their office building is … Read more

Chronicles of Chiron: Dome Is Where the Heart Is | Scene 9

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It’s late afternoon by the time we get out of Fritz’s shop. “So what kind of people do we look like?” Cleve asks. For him, everything is utilitarian, even nice clothes. “Just fancy people,” I say. Which is fine, given that we’re once again strolling down the main boulevard of the dome. We’ve got a … Read more

DS349 | Alpha Centauri | Chronicles of Chiron: Dome Is Where the Heart Is | Part 3 of 5

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Mariah and Cleve meet with Shu-Fen about unseating Nwabudike Morgan.

Chronicles of Chiron: Dome Is Where the Heart Is | Scene 8

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“Uh, you two don’t have a place to stay in this dome, do you?” Fritz asks. “No,” I admit. None of my thinking ahead has included anything practical. “Well, since my shop is closed anyway,” he says, gesturing at the mess, “why don’t you just crash here? How long are you going to be in … Read more

Chronicles of Chiron: Dome Is Where the Heart Is | Scene 7

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“We can definitely do something with this cloth,” Fritz says, when the fabric swatches are all in their jars and showing the first signs of taking on color. Cleve has accumulated a pile of clothes now, which Fritz will need to go through to decide what can be salvaged. Just having someone take charge of … Read more

Chronicles of Chiron: Dome Is Where the Heart Is | Scene 6

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Cleve shoots me a look—the politicking in the dome is all my responsibility—and then starts straightening up the shop. I sneak another glance at Fritz from the front where my blazer is, trying to decide if it’s all right for me to approach again—not that I have any intention of picking up that Leyland Campos … Read more

Chronicles of Chiron: Dome Is Where the Heart Is | Scene 5

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As soon as the door to the shop opens, I hear a ragged voice declare, “Go away. We’re closed for repairs—Wait, that door’s supposed to be locked.” “Fritz! You’re okay?” I call out, entering the shop. There’s a startled clatter and a thump from the backroom, and then a disheveled Fritz practically stumbles into the … Read more

Chronicles of Chiron: Dome Is Where the Heart Is | Scene 4

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The central boulevard, while not as festive as last time we were here, is still beautifully appointed. The streets are clear, the Earth trees are trimmed, the storefronts are… Well, they are actively being cleaned. Here and there, we see signs of unrest in the dome. Painters are laying a fresh coat over graffiti on … Read more

DS347 | Alpha Centauri | Chronicles of Chiron: Dome Is Where the Heart Is | Part 2 of 5

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All is not well at the shop of Fritz the Tailor.

Chronicles of Chiron: Dome Is Where the Heart Is | Scene 3

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There is no major holiday party going on today in the dome. The turnstiles are shut to those without a pass. Bereft of credits, we turn our steps to the back alleys. It’s early morning now, and while it’s not raucous, there is constant noise. The ubiquitous slot machines advertise their presence, small trucks rumble … Read more

Chronicles of Chiron: Dome Is Where the Heart Is | Scene 1

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Our pleasure cruise aboard Good Fortune ends in the dark of early morning, north of the main Morgan dome, opposite the side I’ve been through. The miasma risk is lower at this time of day, and night shrouds the ship as it approaches the coast. Gale descends to wind herself around me in farewell, enjoying … Read more