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.It seemed likely that humans everywhere were the same, taking interest in novelty.The Galactics, for reasons best known to themselves, had offered to send a set of visitors to schools and other educational establishments across the world.They seemed inclined to choose at random, finally deciding to send a representative to a school for young children in Washington.The oldest child was twelve, Jason had discovered while he’d been busy surfing the internet for details; they’d never have seen a live alien in the flesh.They’d probably wet themselves the moment they met the bright red eyes that marked the aliens as utterly inhuman.“Twits,” he commented, sourly.The Welcome Foundation seemed to rely on paperwork; paperwork on alien activities, paperwork on alien technology and – ever popular – a list of applicants to visit the alien ships, once they finally agreed to allow humans to travel into space on one of their shuttles.Jason knew that hundreds of interns had been hired to help handle the paperwork, but most of them had been delayed until they’d been vetted by the FBI.The Witnesses in particular had refused to cooperate, seemingly convinced that they were being singled out for investigation.They might have been right.He glanced up in surprise as the door opened and an alien inched into the room.They did move like humanoid snakes.He’d started to learn how to tell the difference between individual aliens, but this alien was a newcomer, wearing a simple gray tunic that was devoid of rank badges.It hardly mattered; they still hadn't deduced what each rank badge meant, leaving them uncertain who or what they were dealing with.The door closed behind the alien as he came forward and placed a device on Jason’s desk.There was a faint click, followed by an uncomfortable sensation in Jason’s ear, as if he was on a plane that was steadily rising ever higher in the atmosphere.The alien sat down and stared at him with bright red eyes.Jason had read endless reports that speculated that the alien homeworld was actually some distance from its primary star, but he didn't really care.Familiarity had bred the awareness that it was still fucking creepy.“There are no communications devices active in this room,” the alien hissed.The voice was so incoherent that it took Jason a moment to understand what he had said.And then he realised that the alien wasn't using a voder.He was talking with his inhuman mouth, somehow making the words despite an oddly-shaped snout and very sharp teeth.“They cannot hear us.”Jason stared, wondering if he’d heard correctly.“Who.who is listening to us?”“Your people and my people,” the alien said.“Nothing happens in this building that they do not hear.Everything you do is recorded and studied for analysis.You must be very careful what you say in this place.”Jason tried to think.His mind insisted on reminding him of all the times he’d gone to the toilet in the building, or of all the times he’d taken a shower.the aliens would have watched everything.It was absurd to believe that the aliens might be interested in his naked body, but his mind refused to accept it.They’d been watching everything.Cold ice flared along his veins, reminding him of his duty.“Why are you telling me this?”“Because you must understand the danger,” the alien said.His red eyes seemed to widen slightly, although the expression on the scaly face was unreadable.But his words forced Jason to concentrate on him, without any real awareness of his alien nature.“Your world is in terrible danger.And I want to defect.”Jason gritted his teeth.He’d have to call Sanderson.“What danger?” He demanded.If the world was in danger.dear God, what had he unleashed upon the world? SETI had believed that aliens would be friendly, and yet.the Galactics had hidden much from Earth.“What’s going to happen?”“Call your authorities, carefully,” the alien said.“I will speak only to those who are willing to assist me.Take me to your leaders.”Chapter Twenty-FourWashington DCUSA, Day 45“It’s a beautiful day.”Toby turned sharply as Jeannette McGreevy turned from the windows and peered towards him.She looked delighted to see him, which probably boded ill.And was it his imagination, or was there a glint of triumph in her eyes? The newly-confirmed Vice President had barely taken up the position when she had ordered a reshuffling of her staff, including dismissing several of the previous Vice President’s staff, even ones who’d been in Washington for most of their lives [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]
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.It seemed likely that humans everywhere were the same, taking interest in novelty.The Galactics, for reasons best known to themselves, had offered to send a set of visitors to schools and other educational establishments across the world.They seemed inclined to choose at random, finally deciding to send a representative to a school for young children in Washington.The oldest child was twelve, Jason had discovered while he’d been busy surfing the internet for details; they’d never have seen a live alien in the flesh.They’d probably wet themselves the moment they met the bright red eyes that marked the aliens as utterly inhuman.“Twits,” he commented, sourly.The Welcome Foundation seemed to rely on paperwork; paperwork on alien activities, paperwork on alien technology and – ever popular – a list of applicants to visit the alien ships, once they finally agreed to allow humans to travel into space on one of their shuttles.Jason knew that hundreds of interns had been hired to help handle the paperwork, but most of them had been delayed until they’d been vetted by the FBI.The Witnesses in particular had refused to cooperate, seemingly convinced that they were being singled out for investigation.They might have been right.He glanced up in surprise as the door opened and an alien inched into the room.They did move like humanoid snakes.He’d started to learn how to tell the difference between individual aliens, but this alien was a newcomer, wearing a simple gray tunic that was devoid of rank badges.It hardly mattered; they still hadn't deduced what each rank badge meant, leaving them uncertain who or what they were dealing with.The door closed behind the alien as he came forward and placed a device on Jason’s desk.There was a faint click, followed by an uncomfortable sensation in Jason’s ear, as if he was on a plane that was steadily rising ever higher in the atmosphere.The alien sat down and stared at him with bright red eyes.Jason had read endless reports that speculated that the alien homeworld was actually some distance from its primary star, but he didn't really care.Familiarity had bred the awareness that it was still fucking creepy.“There are no communications devices active in this room,” the alien hissed.The voice was so incoherent that it took Jason a moment to understand what he had said.And then he realised that the alien wasn't using a voder.He was talking with his inhuman mouth, somehow making the words despite an oddly-shaped snout and very sharp teeth.“They cannot hear us.”Jason stared, wondering if he’d heard correctly.“Who.who is listening to us?”“Your people and my people,” the alien said.“Nothing happens in this building that they do not hear.Everything you do is recorded and studied for analysis.You must be very careful what you say in this place.”Jason tried to think.His mind insisted on reminding him of all the times he’d gone to the toilet in the building, or of all the times he’d taken a shower.the aliens would have watched everything.It was absurd to believe that the aliens might be interested in his naked body, but his mind refused to accept it.They’d been watching everything.Cold ice flared along his veins, reminding him of his duty.“Why are you telling me this?”“Because you must understand the danger,” the alien said.His red eyes seemed to widen slightly, although the expression on the scaly face was unreadable.But his words forced Jason to concentrate on him, without any real awareness of his alien nature.“Your world is in terrible danger.And I want to defect.”Jason gritted his teeth.He’d have to call Sanderson.“What danger?” He demanded.If the world was in danger.dear God, what had he unleashed upon the world? SETI had believed that aliens would be friendly, and yet.the Galactics had hidden much from Earth.“What’s going to happen?”“Call your authorities, carefully,” the alien said.“I will speak only to those who are willing to assist me.Take me to your leaders.”Chapter Twenty-FourWashington DCUSA, Day 45“It’s a beautiful day.”Toby turned sharply as Jeannette McGreevy turned from the windows and peered towards him.She looked delighted to see him, which probably boded ill.And was it his imagination, or was there a glint of triumph in her eyes? The newly-confirmed Vice President had barely taken up the position when she had ordered a reshuffling of her staff, including dismissing several of the previous Vice President’s staff, even ones who’d been in Washington for most of their lives [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]