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Kevin entered and sat down in a chair, his expression strained Jenni and Bill had wanted to come as well, but only Travis had been allowed to accoave her an encouraging sainst the closed door, his ar

The office was s herself

The Senator crossed her legs and rested her folded hands on her lap "Let us get down to business I take it you are speaking for the fort, Katie?"

"Consider me their ambassador," she answered

"Very well, a to the fort immediately I expect for you to have the Governor’s Suite ready for us," the Senator started "I want awith the fort’s for within an hour of my arrival"

Katie arched her eyebrow " I see"

"You all will then be instructed in our plans for the fort and be given directions on hoill go about establishing the fort as a supply depot to the President’s enclave known as Central Each and every person will be expected to do their part in our plan to create a strong, working force"

"I see" Katie repeated, raising her other eyebrow

"We will expect full cooperation on all levels The Major General will oversee all security matters with the assistance of the First Lieutenant I would also like an armed escort dispatched to check on my sister, Blanche Mann, at her estate Unless she is already in your fort" The Senator tilted her head "Is she?"

"She was," Katie answered "Until she shot a ering through the countryside"

"What?" The Senator rose sharply to her feet

"Oh, and about your plans," Katie said blithely "Fold them five ways and shove theh at this and her ser Diplomacy be damned She was pissed off

"Excuse me?" The Senator looked shocked to be spoken to in such a way

She probably was since she was accusto up the fort I’m here to inform you that the people of Madison Mall are welco to take theh supplies to last until su our own food Now, if you want to co hard on building a community based on respect of the individual and what each can contribute to our society"

"What the hell are you talking about?" The Senator looked confused and glanced sharply toward her cah looked just as shocked as she did

"We are deterood life If they don’t agree with the concepts of hard work, loyalty, and the basic ideals of the US Constitution, they can leave"

"You will not tell me how to live my life," the Senator snapped

"Oh, but you can tell us?"

"I am an elected official That is my job! To make the hard decisions that you cannot," the Senator retorted She came around the desk in a streak of red

Katie didn’t back up as she was sure the Senator expected her to, but crossed her arms under her breasts She could feel the curve of her belly under thee here! I make the hard choices for the people!"

"You see, that is where you are mistaken You’re supposed to represent the people who elected you and help the their lives And that is what you want to do Kevin showed us your plans You call people assets! Breeders! You estimate how many of us can die and not be considered a liability to your plans"

The Senator shot a venomous look at Kevin "You were supposed to convince them to turn over the fort"