“What do you mean?” Tabitha whispered in reply.
“I’ve just seen pictures of us on the news. They are warning that we are dangerous and any sightings should be reported immediately.”
Damn, she has beautiful eyes. Like dark chocolate brown. Try to cheer her up, no point in demoralizing her.
“So tell me about where you are from?”
Tabitha sipped at her pint and replied.
“Well, it was a habitat, just like this. But that’s where the similarity ends. It is almost all city, with just one relatively small park. It is owned by the Ahern Corporation. Every citizen, if you could them that is to maximize profit. Little more than slaves. The air is poisonous at times and many die before reaching adulthood.
I was fleeing the Corporation’s fighters when I crashed. I am a freedom fighter. This tyranny must be destroyed and that’s why you must help me get off this world. The Corporation owns here too but you are being treated differently.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll get you off this habitat.”
“Have you got anyone back home like a husband or that?”
“No. Why are you asking me this?”
“Just making conversation, I guess. You are pretty”
“Men, the same everywhere.”
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