William crossed inside President O'Donnell's office, a large room covered in traditional oakwood planks that gave it a rather civilian atmosphere. It didn’t lack any decorations. On the right wall hung a row of portraits of all former presidents in the INSU that preceded Malcolm. Moving, holographical screens showed detailed maps and models of the most important locations for the union.
The area at the bottom was crammed with long lists of badges, insignias, recognitions. An interactive, holographic model of the Solar System hovered on the ceiling, the most important cities, facilities, bases, and stations for the INSU signaled. The giant bookshelf covering the end wall behind the president’s desk reminded William of how some things never got old.
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