Kaden walked over to the receptionist desk, where Aunt Leena sat slouched in her chair. She was completely engrossed in the flickering images on the small television perched on a corner of the desk. Kaden cleared his throat softly and said, "Aunt Leena, I'd like to take this mission." But she didn't respond, her eyes glued to the screen.
Curious despite himself, Kaden turned his head to see what had captured her attention. The television displayed news from Earth—a broadcast of unrest and chaos. The camera panned over a crowd of people waving banners and shouting slogans. The subtitles read: REBELLION RISES IN OUTER SECTORS: PROTESTS AGAINST THE OPPRESSION OF THE WEAK.
