Sylvie has one rule aboard the Solstice18: stay quiet, stay useful, and above all, stay invisible. As a low-ranking clone on a starship full of ambition and danger, the last thing she needs is to catch the attention of the captain.
But Jon Gavelan i...
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I'm all dressed up in the white Solstice gala uniform, the fabric smooth and pristine against my skin. Irene had braided my long hair earlier, and now it sits perfectly on my left shoulder. I also put on a little makeup—nothing too flashy, just enough to look presentable.
"Looking great, Sylvie," bati sa'kin ni Ivi habang pinagmamasdan ko ang aking sarili mula ulo hanggang paa sa salamin, sinisiguradong disente ang hitsura ko para sa magaganap mamaya.
"Thanks."
"Don't forget your silver coin," paalala nito sa akin, bagay na ibinilin ko rito kagabi. Nagmamadali ko tuloy na hinanap ito sa isa sa mga drawers ko. "There you are," I mutter, holding up the shiny coin—the very thing that caused my mutation. I've kept it, of course, always carrying it with me since, like an amulet. I tuck it away into my pocket.
Paglabas ko sa may lobby, namataan kong nakapila na ang mga kasama ko sa dalawang linya. Pumwesto ako sa pinakadulo, kasama ang naka-astrasuit na ring sina Irene at Pol.
"I'm so excited to finally eat something that's not cooked by a Hiraya," antipatikang komento ni Miki na nasa bandang unahan ng kaliwang linya.
"I'm so excited to finally see people who aren't any of you guys," Dylan cheekily shoots back before Miki smacks him on the arm. Natawa kaming lahat.
A few seconds later, we hear the heavy, confident footsteps of Jon descending the staircase. As he comes into view, I can't help but be struck by his commanding presence.
Jon Von Gavelan is adorned in his royal gala suit—a bespoke midnight blue military uniform that fits him impeccably—decorated with prestigious honor ribbons, medals, and his family insignia. Tapos, sa likod ng uniporme niya, nakasabit naman ang pula niyang kapa na gawa sa velvet. It makes him look even more intimidating than he already is.
Pagtapat niya sa pwesto ko, nangiti ako bagaman awtomatikong yumuko. Siya naman ay naglakad lang nang tuluy-tuloy paharap. Then, once in position, the main door of our starship slides open, revealing the concrete expanse of Earth Ten's central ship port.
Matikas na bumaba si Jon at sinundan namin siya.
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