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eve of this B.A.G. The fact that we’ve had to put down two major revolts in the last year is troubling to me. The infidels make ground each day. They threaten to tear down what we have worked so hard for. I refuse to see it fall before our Lord returns to preside over Judgment Day. We cannot fail in our duties; we cannot fail our Lord or the Reverend. I am concerned indeed,” John fretted, paused for a moment and looked over the room, “On a lighter note, I am off to the clinic to continue my wellness treatment. Thank you all for coming. I trust I will see you all again soon.” With that, John left the hall with his entourage.
    The room eased up as the old man left. Keir turned to Graham and said, “Thank fucking Christ that is
over with. The old man is so wrapped up in his righteous Jesus bullshit. The
idea that he’s actually buying into his own propaganda is troubling.”
    “Lay off the old man. He needs to believe he’s doing
something that matters,” Graham explained. Graham and Keir had been childhood
friends. Growing up like brothers because their families were so close. The upper
crust mingled with its own kind. This friendship had continued into adulthood
and was quite convenient when it came to business as Keir was Minister of
Defense Services and Graham was his arms supplier.
    “I don’t like it, Graham. At this rate, my father is going to fucking outlive me. I should have been president by now,” Keir lamented.
    “Relax, brother. Your dad is only a
figurehead. You hold real power because you command the military. What are you
worried about?” Graham asked rhetorically.
    “You don’t understand, Graham. People need
to know my name. They need to know what I am capable of. There’s an entire
world out there ripe for conquest, and yet we just hide behind
our fortress walls. What a waste.” Keir was getting red in the face as he
spoke.
    “All in good time, Keir. The domestic
security situation is far from stable. In order to look outwards we have to secure New Megiddo. Now, your time is coming but not right now,” Graham explained with a degree of authority.
    “Maybe you’re right. But, my father isn’t my only problem. That sister of mine—far worse. At every turn, she works to undermine my position. I am almost certain that she is using her power to surveil me. I am constantly sweeping my facilities for bugs and employing countermeasures,” Keir kept spouting, barely containing his anger.
    “It is a valid concern—smart to
cover your bases. But you should worry about the things you can do something
about which are right in front of you. The biggest threat to your power is the Apostates. They grow bolder and their influence expandst,” Graham shrewdly suggested, taking a drag off his spent
cigarette and then crushing it in the empty ashtray.
    “Damn it Graham, why do you have to be so
good at talking sense into me? You should be working for me at the
ministry!” Keir exclaimed.
    “No thanks, friend. I get my fill of the Schrubb family antics when I visit. No offense,” Graham responded sarcastically.
    “Big brother. I would like to have a word
with you if you don’t mind.” Kate had moved across the room as she called out.
    “Kate—Keir…if you beg my forgiveness I
have business at the factory to tend to. Thanks for the hospitality.” Graham
excused himself and left with his aides.
    “I love that man. He’s been such a loyal friend to the family—well, friend to you, in particular, but still, a true patriot and God-fearing man,” Kate said with a suggestive tone.
    “That is true, Kate. No one can question
his loyalty to this family and to New Megiddo. It seems people can learn from
the man,” he said as he stared at her with accusatory eyes.
    “A shining beacon, I’m sure. But it’s a
sad reality that not everyone in this government is so squeaky clean. I have it
on good authority that the Apostates have a mole in our ranks. At what level I
do not know, but they know