A Quest for Solidarity

[Connor]

The station was a mess but that was expected for a new station currently undergoing construction. There were workers all over the place fitting all sorts of products ranging from state of the art transmitters to simple chairs in offices. Everyone here had a specific purpose and everyone had strict deadlines to meet as the station had to be finished quick. There was no room for errors.

Hudson's offices were around the corner from where Layla sat. These were much closer to completion then the rest. This was to allow the administration staff to move in and start working. A long narrow hallway ran down the middle dividing several rooms, much like a runway with hangars either side. Each of these rooms, separated with crystal clear glass walls, contained either conference tables or computers. One of these rooms had opake glass which made it difficult to see into but this was not without purpose. This was Hudson's office. He'd often spend a lot time here running the station or speaking to his bosses.

Hudson comes flying around the corner and then suddenly stops with both hands on his head.

Georgia, I don't know why I bother sometimes. He spoke trying to keep calm but it was evident he was angry at something. Do you ever get those days where you just want to punch a wall and call it quits? That's the sort of day I'm having down. My boss is down my throat, this wretched enclave gave me a lot of lip today. I'm suprised I'm still here. He takes a deep breath in, holds it then releases it out slowly trying to calm himself down when he gets a glance from Georgia who coughs quietly to get his attention.

Peter, this is Layla. You two have a meeting, remember?

Oh, yes! I didn't expect to see you were so soon. Follow me, Layla. I'll take you to my office. We have much to discuss.

Hudson makes a small gesture and points towards his office where he leads Layla down and offers her a seat.

I never thought we'd actually be here spoke Hudson is a much calmer voice. Please, take a seat. I have to apologise about earlier and the mess. I've had a pretty rough day. I've been getting a lot of agro from everywhere in the chain today. My boss and my colleagues. Trying to run a station is probably the hardest thing I've ever done. Anyway, I'm interested. These walls are sound proof and the door is locked. Only Georgia can get into this room. Lets just recap. You want to save the Wildlife, but you need help? Where do I come in?

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