Fences

[onemorebounty]

*It isn't more than thirty-six hours into the new year when Ali's PINpoint receives a message, coupled with coordinates in space and time.*

Can we talk? --S

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[vicioussweetie]

Ali arrives a few minutes later, wearing a carefully neutral expression.

"I hope I didn't keep you waiting too long."

[onemorebounty]

You're right on time.

*Ali has arrived at the peak of a low, lightly-wooded hill overlooking a broad prairie. In the distance rise the gray-lavender smudge of distant mountains. Samus is seated on a rocky outcrop, her knees tucked up under her chin, looking out at the view. She turns to glance sidelong at Ali when she speaks.*

So. What's the verdict?

[vicioussweetie]

"I wasn't aware there was a trial," she points out, scanning the area for a good place to sit.

"Hans and I have decided that it'd be better to wait and see what happens instead of meddling too much with history."

[onemorebounty]

*Samus scoots over, making room on the rock if Ali wants it.*

And if I've repurposed Earth's future into a glowing glass parking lot?