While going down to the second floor, Zef learned a little about Tato Alya. At the time, he was a Technician in the World, when he was thirty-nine years old, Tato decided to experiment with robots he wanted to facilitate the work of Technicians, programming robots on their own repair, thus Tato reduced, in the number of people, his party. But someone upstairs thought it was a diversion, and Tato Alya was here. He is now Fifty-three years old. In a year that promised liberation and transfer to the island of old laymen. It was common those who left the Abyss could not get into the World, so he was sent to the Islands, where he ended his life the old people of the parties in luxury. Zef checked the Defenses of such Islands, which were not far from the Farms, and seen waiting (as, at that time, Zef seemed) his relaxed old age.
Tato Alya spoke quickly chattered incessantly.
The table was covered with all sorts of dishes: salads, meat of different kinds and preparations, sausages and lush bread. Such food, he did not like, his liking was more usual: in tubes or capsules, in extreme cases suspension, is at a meal time was not spent to satisfy you while working, not having received the treatment to the doctor, and after this put still and rest.
Now, as stated, the Referral Network, there was nowhere to hurry you need to come to terms with the new World of the Abyss, with its culture and people.
At the table, Zef counted eighteen people, but the chairs were twenty-two as occupied rooms after his arrival here. It seemed strange to Zef, but did not bother him, and he took a free chair in front of the head of the table the local Community.
They ate silently, chewing food thoroughly. When all, more or less eat till full, an elderly lady, sitting on the right hand of the Go Yang, brought from the kitchen a new bright red drink, pouring it over the glasses. Strange aroma and taste of the drink seemed Zef Seth, but more strange was its aftertaste the sensation: he began to whirl the head and relax the whole body, like a Zef Seth took a slight poison, but the taste is berry juice permeated the body with warmth and some freedom of the senses. Zef took another small sip and leaned back in his chair and confide his fate.
This wine. Explained Go Yang.
About the wine, Zef Seth read earlier: it is made from berries and fruits, after to fermentation. It has the poison of alcohol, which in excess is deadly, and gives a person a false sense: of strength, of superiority, of heat. Bad effects: on the brain, liver and heart. Wine, like other alcohol, was banned for more than two thousand years for it it was possible to get to the Islands (without the right to return to the mainland), or for five to ten years, or even for life, here in the Abyss.
Lets meet a new member of the third sector. Suggested Go Yang. Youve already met me. This lovely lady he pointed to the woman that brought the wine my wife Una Tok. She was not tall, just over five feet, with wavy white hair down to her shoulders. We got here together, because we already had a cell of Society.
You lived separately? Foolish he was smiling, himself not knowing why, asked Zef.
Yeah. She Replied. She had a beautiful soft voice. But it was so long ago fifty years ago. So now its our Society, its our World, and thats all there is to it. She kissed her husband and went to the company of three people that played instruments music. Nothing like ZEF had not heard, she gave birth to some satisfaction and a surge of all feelings at once. Perhaps, this and there is ecstasy thought he.
Its where she and her work are prepared. Guo Yang said softly.
Thank you so much, Zef Seth thanked Una, so she could hear. It was satisfying. But before Zef to enjoy the pleasure himself as they all laughed and he frowned in confusion what he said was wrong.
Thank You. The main thing that was delicious. She answered through with laughter.
Tasty?! Zef Seth was even more embarrassed. How is it?
Not important. Pat on the shoulder his Tato beside him. Soon understand.
When everyone took a breath and the music started again, Guo Yang continued:
You already know Tato Aley. He turned to the musicians. There: Aruma Fan the one with the harp our chief physician.
Yes, Yes, and my wife. Shes been here two years because of me. Explained Tato. The Aruma were the opposite of her husband, with the exception of growth, which was about 180182 cm: white skin, as white shining hair, clear blue eyes, thin lips. At us in one day, day of reproduction she it three days ago was 30 years old. Arum Fan held it sharply with hand on all the strings of the harp, breaking the structure of the music. Sorry honey-wine hit in head. Sorry, Go.
But the head of the third sector, as if not noticing the fact that he was interrupted, continuing with the same good-natured tone:
Another girl of Sutt Bay assistant Arumas. You have probably already heard from our talker Tato that a year later he was transferred, so a Forums Fan, will take the Court. A fair-haired, with dark skin girl, middle growth played on mechanical piano. Her eyes were like two emeralds with amber chips, to look about the same age as the main healer. She nodded to Zef Seth and smiled, two small dimples forming on her cheeks.
For guitar sits Nick Nom. The guitarist hit the string, and his fingers twirled the turntable, bringing the notes to the empty sixth string, where the last blow to it was executed fast"slide. It was like he was recreated from the blood, got a little bit older Set, long black straight hair that slightly reached for his shoulders, a thin mustache and goatee. He helps Tato, for the same reason as Sutt, Aruma. Lets move on to our table:
Those who want to leave us now a man and a woman rose from the table, but the presentation of their Go Yang, stopped the couple. Both white with gray, like a wolf, eyes, average height, she him on the shoulder. With white curly hair and a similar hairstyle, as if from one test tube, both no more than seventy. Our couple Ron Duk and Sarah Boi. They work in our gardens. Sarah and Ron, bowed, and went upstairs into one of their rooms.
It again appeared some strangeness in this society couples live in separate rooms, rather than, as in the World for the cell Companies issued a separate house, but put everything in its place:
We have eight cells. Those sitting at the table-at a table similar to the screen, sat two middle-aged couples, no older than Sarah and Ron. They moved holographic chess. On chair for red-brown chess sat dark-haired a man with brown eyes, narrow the face of. Tall, he was average, and next to him is a redheaded woman with green eyes and a pretty face. Against them for blue figures-played a lady: dark-skinned, with long straight hair. Growth is about the same, but the blonde man beside her was full, like a ball at the younger. Such people, he had only seen on the Island. In the World, all were tightened, not having a drop of fat, because morning exercises and daily work, do not contribute to completeness, and food from tubes, better than any diet. Eyes, chubby men, was the color of the waves of the world ocean, diverting attention from the face. For darks play Bad Ais and Zoe Vum. In the World there were teachers, but as from the party of Science here specialists are needed, but no one should teach, they work in the gardens. For bright chess played by our repairmen, programmers, make yourself clear, Technology: Ira Pos and Duk Lomer.
At our table there were two strangers to you couple. All of them work in the gardens on our Farms. He pointed first at a white young girl of thirty, with black hair and narrow eyes. Next to her is a guy with dark skin, brown hair, blue eyes and a big nose with a hump. They were sitting on the right side of Go Yang. Kira Mom and Gena Mezik.
And finally, Sura Lobbe and Vik Tima. Tanned white couple sat to the left of leader.
Sura was a strong woman with a broad bone. Blue eyes, brown hair, height medium. Her husband was a little above average growth, blonde, with expressive grey eyes. In appearance he was about fifty years old at the beginning of middle age.
Yes, he turned to, who quit the table, musicians, men. One was a little older, he Set, with dark skin, green eyes, slim and not that tall, the other, was already over a hundred years, but the body he was sturdy, stocky and of medium height, broad-shouldered, green eyes, white skin, slightly tanned. He instilled some great power in himself. I forgot about you. The younger one, Sam Acer, also works in the gardens. And senior your future partner and teacher, as we think: hunter Luka Mia. Thats all. Now you know everyone.
As, us you have already sent to the Islands?! Heard Zef Seth, behind the familiar female voice which was once driving him into a frenzy.
Sorry, hesitated Go. something with my memory today. Our last couple, perimeter guards Alec Shane and Mora Dor. Finally, our perimeter security programmer
Zef Seth turned around and saw a black couple in front of him. She is a slender, short brunette, with wavy lush hair and brown eyes. His eyes were brown, too. Growth Alec was a tall, strongly built, twice as wide as the Zef Seth (although the body was athletically Zef folded). Big fists, and a skin with a bluish tinge. Head shaved bald. She was no more than forty, he is 5055. And, of course, she:
Liya Yume? Zef was not just surprised, he was dumbfounded.
Whats he doing here? Whether Liya Yume was furious. Do you know who that is?! Zef Seth himself. How did you get here, youre a truth seeker, a servant of the Creators and the law?!
Leah exuded a fire of hatred, splashing it on a new member of Society. To the scandal broke out, intervened Go Yang:
Hush, hush Liya not he same you sent here. It happens that the Defense fall into the Abyss. Take me, or Luca, again Alec arent we from the same party. But Liya was unwavering. He banished you to this continent? Hes the one you Go interrupted himself in mid-sentence, realizing that might say too much. Its my fault I asked for a new prisoner. We have one hunter, and the other twenty-fifth sectors are complete.
Im not doing my job? Intervened in the conversation Luka Mia. And what about the nineteenth sector there are only eleven people.
No, my friend meat in abundance always, hides, fur. Go was embarrassed. Look, were not so young, and on the nineteenth: there are some swamps and dead-end production of copper.
Liya Yume sat down on the chair next to leader. She lowered her head and clasped her arms. Her voice was heard through the tears:
Why him? How? You couldnt get here its just not possible.
Im still here. Zef Sath down next to her, and wanted to put a hand on her shoulder, but decided not to. And thats not gonna change. You know how I feel about you.
Explain to me: how?
Really, supported Gena Mezik, Liya. What did he get? The question was addressed to Go Yang he talked to the guards and should know the details.
Our captain of Defense Zef Seth beat Ger Afin. With full satisfaction on his face, Go said.
Beat?! Zefs face shone. No, I punched him in the face a couple of times.
The music died down, the game of chess faded into the background. Mora clapped big eyelashes on Zef, she, exciting all question attributed, to the head of the Community:
Thats impossible. We at the genetic level can not even, without their knowledge, to touch the Creators. Liya tried to blow up The center of Geya Eternity. Im in the playback program contributed new data on confessions and the denial of leadership. They were all sent for recycling twenty Junior and me with Alec Shane sent into the Abyss.
Liya wiped her tears away and turned to Zef. Her face was as beautiful as it was three years ago:
Captain? She remembered the words Go. When did you become Captain?
Zef bashfully lowered his head:
When I took you. Sorry! It was only then that I began to think about everything you said: that the Creators were nothing more than humans; that they were just like us; that we were all just genetic robots serving them when I wanted to question the head of my party, he told me that I had no right to even breathe next to the Creators. Then he began to insult Zef paused, as if remembering something. Ill go up to my room and not spoil your evening. Sorry. Will you pick me up tomorrow? He turned to Luka.
Certainly. Answer Luka. Stay with us. You, above all, made his choice, and the rest can still be corrected.
But Zef Seth had heard nothing.
The whole evening Zef is physically practiced, not letting in my room nobody and Tato came to him four times.
Chapter 3. Gods
After arriving at the space station, the Gods were distributed among the cabins. It was all done in style, like privileged persons. Getting on the second tier in the residential complex as if you get Into the center of Eternity Geya, where only the Creators lived and their protection, there was also a peace Council. Corridors with laminated walls of red oak, and with gold stucco in the corners and cornices. Unusual doors to the cabins were the color of the walls, opening to the side with his hands, turning a small round handle, at the level of the belt.
The walls of the cabin was gray. Furniture, walnut. A Bureau, covered with green cloth, stood against the wall with a large round window that was decorated with beautiful green bindweed (unfortunately Zef, he did was artificial). On the right side of cabins was a big soft bed, on which lay a white form. Such clothes were worn residents by Geya, people who have not reached adulthood. From clothing Junior that featured gold stripes and the absence of chevrons, or any insignia. Form was a rag, Zef Seth already had the experience to wear such cloth, as a prisoner of the Abyss it was not an exosuit for the citizens and Ministers are Geya.
On the suit, lay two bracelets.
Copper throat Zef pleasure even dry.
The bracelets were the color of pure copper it was a favorite color got Set. Copper on Geya mined rare in its purity, revealed harmful substances, and it is rapidly oxidized, turning into dust so it was coated with a special solution polishes and only used on bracelets of leaders of Defense, and was mined in the Abyss. Zef, the color of pure copper gold, resembled the glow of the sun. These bracelets were the purpose of his service.
Only the locks snap into place on hands, a bracelet merged with the skin, as if they disappeared.
Everyone is asked to gather in the briefing room. Said entered the room a soldier from the party of Defense. He was in a dark blue suit, but without a helmet. Follow me.
The corridor was filled with people in white and dark blue mixed up. First squad veered off to the left around the corner, then coming in heavy double doors, they were in a straight corridor with many doors. Corridor ended with a transparent, automatic wide door, behind which was hiding a big, lit a lamp, room with lots of soft Seating with tables, as in the younger Society on written and oral exercises.