Future Crashing by kmw
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Description
... the asset? Repeat: Have you acquired the asset?
Yes, yes, yes. We have her. This isn't easy when you keep interrupting m—
How much time befo—
With all due respect, this is a delicate operat—
HOW LONG?
Four minutes. Four minutes! Okay. Four minutes to portal.
Excellent. Have you encountered ... it?
Well, not that you care, but "it's" right on my ass? And I'd appreciate it if you left me alone and let me do what I should be focused on. And that's getting the asset to the portal. So, ple—
Get the asset to the portal and back here. Quickly.
Four minutes.
Quickly!
I — [sighs] four minutes.
Excellent. Get back to your keyboard and get it done. Out. [silence] Did you hear that? We have her. [silence]
You don't have anything to say?
You know how I feel about this? It's wrong. It's crazy. It's dangerous.
And it's what we're doing. What you're doing.
I won't.
You will. Our future depends on it.
But destroying the past isn't the way—
We don't have time for anything els— Look. This isn't a democracy. We don't get a vote. We follow orders. We do it.
She's my mother!
She's a child.
SHE'S MY MOTHER!
[silence]
We don't care.

Comments (5)
Excellent dialogue and exposition in the slow trickle of a talented writier.
It sets up a great sci-fi story.
Thank you, FB. You know I luv hearin' what you think!
Wow! This is great work! I want to know the rest of the story now.
:)
Very intriguing story dialog and beautiful work on the chaotic happenings.
Appreciate the feedback, APD. Thanks for checking it out.