A Chronetic Memory (The Chronography Records Book 1) Read Online Free PDF

Like I said, intentionality.”
    They looked at each other, not knowing what to say.

 
    6
    Appreciation
     
    RIACH CAMPUS, Alki Beach, Seattle, WA. 0740, Tuesday, June 6, 2215.
    Dani emerged from the tube car that had taken her from First Hill under the surface of Elliott Bay to Alki Point North. She loved living in Seattle, with its view of the mountains and the ancient Space Needle, clearly visible from the institute campus, even on a cloudy day like today. The cloud bank made it harder to see the Olympic Mountains, but she knew they were there, just waiting for a patch of blue sky.
    There was Kat. Dani knew her friend’s schedule almost as well as her own: Take Jored to school. Stop by the office to pick up extra signs for people who might join them during the day. Drive to RIACH. Rain or shine, Kat would be there, educating people.
    This morning, she was busy talking with someone Dani recognized as another protester, but not one she had ever gotten to know. It looked like an intense discussion. Probably better not to interrupt. Besides, right now, Kat was simultaneously the one person Dani most and least wanted to see. She knew she would need to have a serious talk with her soon. But not here. Not now.
    Just as she was about to walk past her to the security gate, the heated discussion ended with the other protester stomping off toward the tube station. When Kat turned, Dani could see her friend was frustrated. She decided to wait for her. Kat had cheered her up so many times, and it seemed as if she could use some encouragement.
    “Oh, hi, Dani. Looks like I almost missed you.”
    “Yes, almost. You doing okay? That didn’t look pleasant.”
    “Oh, yeah. It’s all right. That was Neferyn. He’s just a little…misguided.” She wrinkled her nose. “Some of them are getting tired of educational demonstrating and want to make a bigger noise. No big deal, but I feel responsible, because I recruited him.”
    “You got it settled, though?”
    “Yes. He’s just not entirely happy with the whole thing. So are you coming for dinner? Jored is eager to see you.”
    “I’ll be there. What can I bring?”
    “Chocolate,” Kat answered without hesitating.
    “Of course. But besides that?”
    “There’s something besides chocolate?” Kat shook her head, but she was wearing a big grin. “I guess you could bring yourself. And something for Jored.”
    Dani paused, tilting her head thoughtfully. “I think I can find a way to bring myself. I’ll see if I’m free.” She laughed, then sobered. “I have something I want to talk to you about, too. Something … different … happened yesterday afternoon.”
    Her friend sensed her seriousness immediately, and walked beside her to the security gate. “I’m here to listen, whenever you need me.”
    “I know.”
    Dani submitted herself to the irisscan and bag check, then gave her friend a quick hug. Kat headed back toward the tube car station to intercept travelers as they emerged. Even on a cloudy day, there would be visitors, and she would have passionate words and a compassionate heart to share with them.
    Inside the heavy iron doors, she went through the steps of her familiar routine. Bag. Lab coat. Schedule. Oh, what was this?
    MORNING/AFTERNOON SCHEDULE—Off Campus
    1. Equipment needed: School Presentation Kits, projector

2. Sign out helicar
    3. Local Schools Tour: Alki Elem (0900), West Seattle High (1300)
    It had been several months since she had done school presentations, although her internship had originally highlighted them as a big part of her job. She loved the contact with kids and the excited ways they responded when she painted her visual pictures of the many ways chronography could enhance understanding of the past.
    She packed up school presentation kits for the two different age groups, grabbed a hovercart, and set off to get a helicar.
     
    ALKI ELEMENTARY, Alki Beach, Seattle. 0830, Tuesday, June 6, 2215.
    A slight haze diluted the brilliant blue