They resided on a human colony on planet X, home to a diverse community of alien species, many of whom were refugees like themselves.

"What happened?" asked Francesa, sitting in a bar.

"Earth … it's no longer ..." her friend Frank answered.

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"What?” Francesa slammed her drink down on the bar counter. ”An invasion?"

"No, no." Frank shook his head. "By popular vote, they support 'Closure.'"

"With that forcefield?"

"Complete isolation …” Frank nodded. “We can no longer return."

"Ever?" Francesca frowned. "I'll never see my family again?"

Frank raised a glass. "A toast to our new home, Planet X!"