Break for Home (Innate Wright Book 2) by Viola Grace

Break for Home (Innate Wright Book 2) by Viola Grace

Author:Viola Grace [Grace, Viola]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Devine Destinies
Published: 2018-02-23T06:00:00+00:00


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Xaia kept her mind on the systems and the changes that had occurred after the jump.

“What are you focusing on, Xaia?”

“The increase in nanite flow and reaction time of your systems. It was as if the jump had woken you up.”

“You are very intent on your examination. May I ask you a question?”

She kept the light jog up, and she checked the position of the city in the long-range scanners. “Sure, what do you want to know?”

“What is the normal pattern of your life?”

“What?”

“What would you be doing if you were not here?”

“Ah, I would be asleep. That isn’t what you want to know though.”

“No, while I have seen flashes of your life, I wish to know what you do so that I can learn how you perceive the world.”

“Ah. Well, I get up before dawn, eat, shower, go to my workstation, and repair all the small items that have made their way there since the previous day. Once the necessary repairs are done, I go and work on some of my own inventions.”

“What do you normally work on?”

“I like designing air scrubbers. Breathing is one of my favourite things to do.”

“Do you ever work on medical equipment?”

“I do, but for that I have to go to the med centre. It is a bit of a hike, but I manage it about three times a week.”

“So, you can repair anything?”

“I can. I am a repair specialist. That is my destiny.” She chuckled. “This particular occupation is a surprise.”

Ai persisted. “Have you repaired any items that you wouldn’t think the valley was using?”

Xaia frowned. “A few times in the last six years there have been air conditioners and plasma conduits at my station. I fixed them, and they disappear by the next morning.”

She paused. “Do you know what they were?”

“You have been repairing items for the city. Standing and staring out at the monorail, I was able to see it sliding in the dark of the night. It returned to the city the following night.”

“That explains quite a bit. Do you know why?”

“No, but if the city doesn’t have a set of engineers any longer, they may need to farm out their repairs.”

Xaia made a face. “I think I have some questions when we get to the city.”

“You should. So, were you planning on having a daughter?”

“Interesting change of subject. Um, yes. Maybe. Eventually. I am getting close to my decision age.”

“What happens if you don’t?”

“Well, if I am suitable and they say yes, I will have a daughter. If I am not suitable, I will continue on with my work for the valley.”

“Is that going to be enough for you?”

“It was before. It will be now.”

“You seem to be enjoying piloting me.”

She quirked her lips. “I might be enjoying myself, but this is temporary. I know it, you know it, and there we have it.”

“You are correct. This is a temporary situation. When I get my proper pilot, I will be able to defend this world against the alien invasion force that is gathering above our heads.



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