Daven had been working non-stop for close to two years on the new project; another colony of Venus called Paradise. With aid from Soldiers of the Universal, a young liaison named Sialianna, and her younger brother Devestion, they managed to meet prospective deadlines months in advance. With the help of their advanced technology from Mars, Daven had far exceeded all of his own expectations. Which is why he had time to come as mother requested and see about his younger sister.
At some point in the night, I’d fallen asleep on my balcony chair. That is how Daven found me nestled with my feet in the chair and my cheek resting against my knees, and lost in a dreamless sleep.
“All right.” His deep voice found a way to break into my subconscious, and I opened my eyes and found myself looking into his face.