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Morgan Arrival, Part 5
This is fifth and final part of the “Morgan Arrival” Story from the Knowing Mars project. Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. My original header for this section was Morgan Residence, Mars Colony 2542. Which, though descriptive, isn’t particularly unique or distinctive, so instead we have “Morgan Arrival.” This is the final five part sequence of Chapter 1. Enjoy.
“First day on Mars wasn’t so bad…” Taban said, taking the encryption pendants from their ports on the computer. Taban handed one to Kalian, and although tired they spent a moment refastening the pendants to to the straps around their necks.
“Thanks.” Kalian, said. “The day was a little bit long, you have to admit.”
“Only forty-minutes,” Taban protested as they stumbled awkwardly towards their bedroom. They hadn’t even explored this far into the apartment yet, but beds, unlike computers, didn’t require a lot of custom setup.
“Thirty-nine and a half, and you’re the one who wanted the longer days,” Kalian said laughing as they reached the bedroom.
“Fine fine,” Taban said. “Lights out?”
“Sure,” Kalian said, and then it was dark. They were asleep inside of ten minutes.
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