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s completely different fro

red stone, with subtle golden-red veins. Intricate tapestries h

aves were real, with subtle yellowing at the edges. The scent of ea

ned forwar

d to mimic a natural planet. It

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loser, loweri

sters. Crimson Hounds are very flexible with their orders; as l

glanced

scare

nk back a

ed, and the badge on his chest gleamed gold. A friendly smile graced h

Long time

len. His smile softened

s is

as flat. "The wild woman w

ddle-aged man's eyes: pity. Concern

ociation." He bowed slightly. "Poor child, yo

reassuring, like that

. Superficial politenes

omfortable as the lobby. The sofa was so soft you could sink right

agrance of flowers and the sweetness of honey. He pushed over a plate of pa

ook a sm

widened i

The ratio of cream and jam was perfect. It was the

lavor. Her cheeks puffed out sligh

hard lines on his face sof

an asking

hen she was found? What items were on h

on the core issue of "amnesia." There was no extr

n si

king or abandonment often leads to selective memory l

rves tensed

wanted to happen. She had no past for them to s

Fear. Disgust. Retreat. She

't want to

as soft and

rrible. I don't want to kno

ooked at Aaron, her eyes filled with

oftened. He immediat

Your well-being is our top priority. If y

y breathed a s

t hurdle

nation and identity registration. This will confirm your

ed reas

u will be a full citizen of the Empire, en

heckup was unavoidable. S

show. Technology was so advanced. To what extent could they detect it? Would

to have sens

d stood next to Autumn's chair

you throughout th

on. "It's the di

and nodded.

st external distractions could be eliminated. As for the medi

lowed Aaron toward t

he upcoming medical checkup was the biggest gam