Behold a Dark Mirror by Theophilus Axxe

Author:Theophilus Axxe [Axxe, Theophilus]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Science Fiction, Fiction, Space Opera, Adventure, General
ISBN: 9780988720510
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Amazon: B00AM7IBKW
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Goodreads: 16506168
Publisher: Xrpn, LLC
Published: 2012-12-10T08:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 19

"An anonymous package, then."

"Indeed," Jenus answered. The clerk behind the desk tried to explain that anonymous emigration had low status. That John Doe and Jane Doe were assigned lowly ranks until—if ever—proven fit for something better. That these Mr. or Ms. Does at times wished they had kept their names.

Jenus insisted.

The clerk returned with an envelope full of paperwork. "It will take you about a day to fill out the papers. Please return with a completed application. Just in case," he smiled, "We cannot accept anonymous applications before 24 hours have elapsed. This rule should give you time to think it over." As he spoke he marked the application package with date and time.

Jenus smirked at him.

"After the application is filed, you will undergo a medical test. If you wish, you can take a battery skill test, too: that may help you find a better assignment if you have any skills—you are waiving any qualifications associated with your identity."

"Wait!" Jenus said. The clerk looked at him without surprise. Maybe at this point most people changed their minds, Jenus thought. "What skills are in demand on Virgil now?"

The clerk consulted an old touchscreen at his side, maneuvering through menus to reach information buried in deep layers. When he was done, he turned the screen towards Jenus.

"Go ahead, read," the clerk said. "Touch where it shows data you're interested in, if you want to know more. There's no guarantee any position will be available at a later time."

Jenus looked at the screen. It said manufacturing and services and construction. He tried manufacturing. Another page opened: by trade, and by industry. He followed the leads until it showed there were two positions open for chemical lab aides. He sighed. The clerk reoriented the screen towards himself.

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