Chapter 4
“I think that would be preferable.”
She took a seat next to him. “It’s not so bad here.”
“What did you do? I take it no apples were involved.”
Adjusting the bracelet on her arm, she took a moment to think. Then, “You know those pellets the Monks eat? Well, it turns out that if you add potassium to them, it’s like a drug. They get drunk or high or whatever. So, I was making unsanctioned pellets and selling them at parties. I had a pretty good business going before they caught me. Half of us are in here for the same thing.”
“What’s your name?”
“Marlena.”
“Hi, Marlena. I’m Cillian.” He offered his hand to shake.
She took it. “You’re gonna be here for a long time.”
“I know.”
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