Spiritual and Inspirational Leaders from all over the Solar System gathered here ostensibly for inward reflection and quiet study. Most of these came ...from religious rogue states such as Holy Trinity, but it also attracted atheist dictators of fascist, neo-bolshevist and oligarchical states. Beyond the fact that no one was permitted to enter the colony without either invitation or recommendation, what these leaders had in common with each other was that they presided over oppressive regimes. Assassination is an old tool for political andmilitary gain, and I had contributed to it myself. In fact it gave me agood living. I did not really choose to take it up as a career, but inthe army I had become tired of the cautious tactics of my superior andtook a small force to ambush and kill an enemy general. The word gotaround that I was good at it and my commander began using me for somecovert attacks in enemy cities. Yet, as my skills improved, and themore work I did, I used less help from. “You are probably right,” Oscar said. William’s thoughts on the matter matched his quite closely. He asked, “When will your service begin?”“I don’t know,” William answered looking across the yard with a hint of anger in his expression. He said, “That is probably a reason for my tension. Your future seems clear while mine is murky.”“Oh,” Oscar said. There wasn’t much to say in response.“My grandfather will be joining you in your travels. I fear that he won’t survive them,” William said trying to. When she was situated, she looked wide-eyed and questioning up into Sullivan’s eyes. ‘Don’t worry, I have you. Now, just do that back bend.’ Sarah slowly bent backward. Both of them ignored that her pubic bone was pressing firmly against Sullivan’s thigh. Sarah looked backward at the darkness and began to make out the upside-down image of the end of the pool. When she saw the water a flood of confidence overcame her and she automatically leaned to fall back and place her hands on the water..