Chapter 89 - A Ruler

Old EarthFlashback"I never thought something so sweet could exist," a boy murmured, his eyes wide as he savoured the taste."Yeah, it really is nice," another agreed, a flicker of genuine pleasure softening his features. "Maybe those guys aren't so bad after all.""But I'm a bit worried," a third voice whispered, laced with apprehension. "They're being too generous."The room was a sterile box of white—white walls, white tables, white chairs. Dozens of children, ranging from preteens to teenagers, sat scattered throughout, most of them eating one thing or the other. A low hum of conversation filled the air, the scraping of chairs against the cold, polished floor providing a constant undertone.