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"People are meddling in our affairs, Elias," I whispered one night as we watched the UED drones patrol the perimeter, their blue lights blinking like judging eyes.

"What is this?" Henderson shouted, his voice cracking. "This is a violation of the Oversight Act! Turn the power back on!" people_are_meddling_in_our_affairs

The next morning, the UED ship lifted off. They left behind their kiosks and their badges, but they took their noise with them. As the dust settled, we went back to the hydroponics bay. The nitrogen was still a little off, and the stories were still ours to tell. And for the first time in months, it was finally quiet. "People are meddling in our affairs, Elias," I