SOLAR SYSTEM—THE PHOENIX PORTAL SYSTEM NETWORK“You’re more familiar with the inner workings of the Phoenix portal network,” Dale said to eDale at the portal nexus from Phoenix Denver to OS Prime.
“Agreed…and you got the hands-on construction experience,” eDale fired back. “That means we make a good team.” He paused. “But I gotta tell you, I miss your intimate time with Daphne and Kimberly.”
“What about the three of you uploads melding?”
“It’s special but different. It’s definitely not a substitute.” eDale paused and looked at Dale at his desk in the Denver Phoenix Complex. “Are you and the girls going to rejuvenate?”
“I hadn’t really thought about it, but you know the girls will the moment they detect a gray hair or wrinkle. I think I could stand a bit of physical maturity—say thirty-f
