We Are Legion (We Are Bob)

Book 5: Chapter 10: Election Victory

Book 5: Chapter 10: Election Victory

Herschel

March 2330

En route to Omicron2 Eridani

“Unbelievable,” I said, staring at the headline. “They won.”

“Hersch, my faith in humanity is either utterly destroyed or firmly validated, depending on how you look at it,” Neil replied.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

“Uh-huh.” Neil paused. “So what about the Ever Onward Society? Is FAITH going to create problems for them? FAITH haven’t traditionally been champions of open borders. Or free speech.”

“Of course,” I said. “Which means we need to get our descendants off Romulus before then.”

“Time to talk to Will?”

I waved a hand dismissively. “Not yet. But it certainly wouldn’t hurt to send out a survey to the membership, to get the general attitude. And to alert them to the potential danger.”

“Fun times,” Neil muttered. “Maybe Will has the right idea. Head for the hills.”

“Not without our descendants, Neil.”