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    Along with more minor titles, that people could purchase the system worked and the world''s governments were stable, at least in the game. If you encounter this narrative on Amazon, note that it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it.


    With that done I left the building and headed to Hotel Excelsior which was located just down the road. It was a secure facility that visiting gov’t officials often used. I needed a secure lodging for a few hours, it was time to log out. I had stuff to do in the real world, the game cube in my basement needed a closer look. If could find out that it actually had a kill switch I could go to the police and the Cold Space GMs. That would deal with Ong Bai for about 15 to life. I also wanted to go over the old files NASA had opened to the public. The game was based in a large part on real world history and perhaps a clue would be found in the information about the Rover Spirit.


    Plus, I had a few hours of video editing to do, I was not sure how I would deal with the Martians, by letting the gaming world know about them I might be hurting any chance I had of developing a relationship with them. Having relationships with the different factions was what could make or break the game for players. Still, they had not wanted to be found since man settled on Mars and had been successful in that. My musings were interrupted by Noa’s message, she would start the process of commissioning the building of the ship, and would see me in a few days. With that off my mind I engaged the security of my suite and informed the hotel I did not want to be disturbed for several days. Finally laying down on the bed I began to logout, my last thought in game was wondering what Noa had meant when she said she had a surprise for me.


    The noise of the cube was the first thing I heard, the hum of a fan, the clicks of the GameCube opening, and then the light slowly getting brighter. I slowly stretched and then relaxed, my muscles were a little a little sore a little stiff but not too bad. Exiting the GameCube, I walked to the shower, and slowly began to soap up under the heat of the water. Opening my mouth, I moaned out loud, my body beginning to relax under the pressure. Finally stopping the water, I dried myself and then walked to my bedroom, grabbing a pair of shorts and a t-shirt I quickly dressed and then went and made some tea. Earl Grey with a hint of lemon and honey, then sitting down I checked my messages while sipping my tea.


    Lots of fan mail, and a couple of pre-approved credit card crap letters. Putting it aside I grabbed my phone and sent off a couple of texts to my buddies, I needed to have a closer look at the GameCube in the basement. I then closed my eyes and relaxed. The beeping of my phone woke me up and I glanced down to see what the message was. It was my buddy and he was right to the point, dude your basement was broken in and the GameCube was stolen while you were playing. The landlord called me and I had the window repaired but other than that I have been waiting for you to surface.