23 Sky Island Casino October 23rd 2032 By the time the van reached the Sky Island Casino, clouds were moving in. The casino’s parking lot was filled with cars and a parade of buses, bringing desperate gamblers to reverse their fortunes in the chaotic times plaguing the country and the nation. Kobak wondered what the newest technologies and universal basic income could do to reverse their fortunes. Saul motioned one of the men to stay behind with the van and guard the weapons. He saluted and sat in the back of the van where he had a good view of the parking lot and no one could see him. The others looked uncomfortable. Matthew looked at the Scotsman and frowned. “Don’t know that I feel safe without my sidearm, sir.” Saul said matter-of-factly, “Casino policy. If they catch you with a

