The city of Rietnvajis was built by the Ancient Venesians, colonizers from another galaxy seeking to stake a claim in the sol system. The majority of the ancient city is buried under the freeways, mega-mall complexes, business centers, and ports of modern Ruife City. Thanks to this, the true size of Rietnvajis is likely to never be known.

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"Taxi!"

"TAXI!"

"Sir, you need taxi?"

Most of them looked bored. It was an odd mix with how enthusiastic their shouts were.

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"Taxi! TAXI!"

"Sir, you need taxi? We give discount! Best price in all Ruife."

This cab driver was standing awfully close. Entering my personal bubble close.

"Thanks. I don't need a taxi." I took a few steps back but he stayed in my bubble.

"Sir, you must need taxi! Everyone needs get somewhere!" He exclaimed.

"I've got a ride on the way." I bluntly replied and walked back in to the port lobby.

Leaving it had been a mistake. The Aventon app showed that my driver was 7 minutes away. It was better to wait it out in the quiet (comparatively), air-conditioned, baggage claim.

I got a notification. I stood up, expecting the driver, but it was simply a friend.

-You land?- She asked.

-Yup. At baggage claim, waiting for the Aventon.- I replied.

-Loser. We're already 4 cerzis in.- She sent a picture of a crowded bar table. One of her friends was making a peace sign, the other was sticking his tongue out and flipping me off.

-Didn't wait for me to start?- I asked.

-We wait for no one.- She said.