Exit Quiapo Station
Victor Fernando R. Ocampo
“AS STARS with trains of fire and dews of blood,
Disasters in the sun…” – Hamlet, William Shakespeare
“ANNIE?”
“Yes Nanding.”
“Can I ask you a stupid question?”
“What’s the stupid question?”
“Why is our Liftport called ‘Quiapo Station’ when we’re in orbit thousands of kilometers from Quiapo?”
“I don’t know. I guess it’s because the boom tube exits near the old church I suppose.”
There is a beeping sound over the comms.
“Hang on. Sorry Annie, I need to report. New Tundon, this is Quiapo Station Gamma reporting. All systems nominal. Tether section 1 is free and clear.”
There is a series of muffled pulses, the sound of platforms making a status check in the background. When her turn comes, Annie begins her report.
“New Tundon, this is
