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Aerial FightBLANCHE WAS THE FIRST TO MEET THE CROWD already gathered in the park. Most people were trailing luggage, conversing and conjecturing. Hector Palima was barking orders, riding in the security six-wheels.
Romain’s car reached the grass area one minute after her. As they disembarked, Clara ran to them, sweat beads shining on her brow.
“Well done, Sabian!” she exclaimed, delighted.
Her eyes roamed appraisingly over the dark uniform he was still wearing.
“We heard the shuttle coming back, and that decided the mayor to go on with the evacuation.”
A well-honed matron’s voice, echoed from all the park’s parrot-cells.
“Everyone must now proceed to the Cloud Lake.”
Marcia’s voice took Lupianne aback. Now, she recognized the familiar voice. It was only logical, as
