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New Orion Chapter Nine: Not Impressed
Soran meets with the Earthern Prime Minister himself. What will Soran learn about the new Prime Minister, and what secrets will he uncover?
Soran had not been impressed, moved, or motivated by the Earthern Prime Minister's speech. He talked of unity in these troubling times; he talked of past differences among the Earthern planets; he talked of bearing the weight of this war among all citizens.
It was all lies. Soran had heard that speech before; he had written that speech before, for the past Prime Minister. It was a troubling time, and Soran was a different person now. His eyes were opened. He had seen the backwater planets some of the wealthier planets had forgotten; he had walked with the downtrodden, the forgotten, and the so-called freaks.
Soran didn't believe a word of what was spoken.
"You've got that look," Kotar said, meeting Soran's gaze.
Soran was staring at the Prime Minister.
"What look?" Soran asked, not turning his head to look at Kotar.
The tall man in front of him tried to get Soran's attention.
"Don't!" Kotar reached out to grab him, but it was too late.
