“It’s a fine day today,” said Tim. He gazed up at Earth’s sister planet. Her oceans were a bright aquamarine color, and her mountains forest green.
“Eon is at her closest trajectory to us today.”
“I wonder how many people live there?” asked Elsa.
“Well, according to our repressive government, zero, but I don’t believe that,” replied Tom.
“I don’t understand our government’s unwillingness to adapt to change and initiate contact with Eon,” said Elsa.
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“Hello!” cried a voice from below.
Tom peered down. “Who is it?” he asked.
“When’s the Hand of Time opening? My daughter is eager to see it,” said the man yelling up at them. He was a bit difficult to hear, as HOT’s electrics made a loud rumbling noise.