“Well they’ve had the rug pulled out from under them .
They’ll be using every trick in the book to maintain control” said Sam .
“It’s a common occurrence among all species who got integrated into the Nexus” said Alex .
El”Anor and Cathy told me that it’s usually a process of several decades depending on the resistance of species.
They even go to war sometimes or threaten the new officials to do their bidding.
The latter is used more often and the former can be gruesome.
“Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that” said Helena.
“You should offer asylum to the government officials if they wish so once the colony is in use” she said .
“I’ll think about it” was the response Alex provided.
Let’s go to our houses in the Nexus and watch some movies until we are contacted by the new officials.
“We better use the pods for prolonged stay” said Sam.
We don’t know how long it would take .
“Very well” Alex replied ,and he and Helena departed for their pods.
Once they logged he immediately received a message from El’Anor if he could set the access of the government buildings to officials only .
A lot of people were driving her insane with questions and she was at the end of her wits .
The new officials would be grateful too she ensured .
Alex gave the order to Da’grass to do so and he immediately got a response from El’Anor thanking him .
After that , he let Sam into his house and they started watching some alien movies again .
He loved the fact that they were all science fictions according to their standards and wondered if he would ever get tired of it.
War movies were stunning space battles with thousands of ships , and entire planets and solar systems were at stake .
They had also watched fantasy films the last years and the special effects were stunning and the creatures strange .
He let Helena pick the first movie , they would probably be holding a marathon of movies before they would be contacted.
After a few movies Alex got an announcement that stated that new government officials were instated and a thank you from the system for his service .
Sam and Helena looked at him and she said “looks like you’re no longer the one giving the orders” and she smiled .
Sam laughed and said “Don’t worry , you’re still the wealthiest person of earth in here”.
“I wonder how long it would take them to find me” , Alex said .
“They’ve got El’Anor and the rest as advisors and she knows where you live so it wouldn’t take long once it crosses their mind” said Helena.
“Let’s drink some elven wine to celebrate the transition” said Sam.
“You would drink that stuff for every reason” laughed Helena.
Don’t blame me , you guy’s love the stuff as much as I do .
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“It’s a good idea Sam , let me get a bottle or two” said Alex .
They enjoyed some more movies while drinking wine and eating popcorn when Alex got a message from El’Anor.
She asked if it was ok if she came over with a few representatives of the government if they had questions .
He answered that he preferred only one and her and only if they had no more questions for her .
“It won’t be long anymore” stated Alex .
I’ve just got a message from El’Anor asking if it was ok to come over if they had questions .
“I hope she doesn’t bring the entire government” said Helena .
“I made sure she only brings one” answered Alex.
It took them 2 more movies when El’Anor send a message that she was on her way with a representative .
“Well looks like there is no more hiding from everyone , she is on her way” said Alex to Sam and Helena .
They’ll be arriving in the next ten minutes or so I guess.
“I’ll prepare some snacks and drinks” said Helena.
“We’ll tidy up the place a bit” said Sam
Everything was set when the doorbell rang and he went to open the door .
“Hi El’Anor” , he greeted , extending his hand , “and you are ?”
The man returned the handshake “Hello , my name is Carther , John Carther.”
Pleasure to meet you , Alex !
Likewise Alex responded , come in .
They sat down at the table and Helena and Sam introduced themselves .
They poured him a glass of wine and asked what he wanted to know.
Wel El’Anor here has already explained a lot and told what you’ve already done for us but I wanted to meet you myself.
A lot of people were disappointed when she told them that you would only meet one person .
It’s already a shit storm at the Capitol building with government people from different countries demanding all kinds of things .
I understand why you didn’t want to have a position in the government.
We’ve all already decided to keep our names secret here and in reality.
We’ll also be keeping El’Anor and the rest as advisors considering their experience with the Nexus.
She also ensured me that you are indeed a human and not an alien as we were speculating about your origin .
I suspect you would like to keep things about yourself as secret as possible ?
“Your suspicions would be correct , john” responded Alex.
And you won’t be disclosing how you attained the rights of entering the Nexus or how you spread all the technology ?
“Again , correct” said Alex .
I thought so and he took a sip of the wine.
“This is some good wine” John exclaimed .
“Sam sells it at his brewery and bar if you would like to drink some in the coming years” said Helena .
“I’ll be definitely buying some once I get my bearings around here” said John .
John turned his head to Alex and said “Would you be willing to spread the technology we buy as a state to the rest of the world if we ask so?”
I only ask because if we do so we would leave traces and would be hunted down by all governments of the world .
And we all would like to do our best to make something out of all of this.
We already decided to wait a bit to open our world for all the other species but we would like to see earth progress .
Good job on the weapons ban by the way , it will make earth a lot more peaceful the coming years .
“Don’t forget about the government choice” smiled Sam .
“Yes , your clearance level makes it difficult for a lot of people but you won’t hear me complaining” said john to Alex .
“My first impression of you is good, ” said Alex , ”so I will do so.
But the moment you start demanding all kinds of things from me , or threaten me or my friends , the deal is off .
“We won’t be asking anything of you and we won’t cause you any problems” said John.
We will however be grateful for anything you would like to donate to the state.
Helena and Sam started laughing after hearing this and Alex looked confused but smiled afterwards .
They talked for another half an hour after which they traded contact info with each other .
When Alex showed John the way out he told him that if they ever felt threatened or in danger , they should contact him.
At which point , John shook his hand and told him that they would do so .
He watched El’anor and John walking away and returned inside to Helena and Sam .
“I like him” said Helena when he returned .
“Yeah the guy seems alright” said Sam .
“I agree , he’s smart but not haughty” said Alex .
He also knows what to expect from people and how to talk to them .
“You should donate something that they can use immediately” said Helena “just to show you appreciate him”.
“What would you suggest ?” asked Alex .
“Some tier 1 city cores , that will keep them busy for a while” responded Helena.
Very well , Da’grass buy and donate 1000 tier 1 city cores to the state.
It’s done Alex .
“Jeez” said Helena “I said a few , you know nothing about moderation” .
She looked at him , smiling , and said “but that’s also a reason to love you”
Then she kissed him.
“If you’re all going to be lovey-dovey , I’m going to see my dog” said Sam and he left .
“We should get him a girlfriend” said Alex.
Maybe there is someone among the people Da’grass scouted responded Helena.
They stayed in the Nexus for two days until Da’grass informed them that the first people would be arriving in a matter of hours , at which point they logged out .
According to Da’grass , they wouldn’t be too surprised by with what they would experience on the island because he left a lot of hints while recruiting them.