| There. Sera and I got up and stood together, holding each other close. The door to the room opened and we returned to our habitat, led by the same three aliens. The other two left, leaving the English-speaker to remain behind and bid us farewell. "Thank you so much for participating," it said. "I know the circumstances were strange, but I think we're all glad that destiny joined the two of you." Sera and I smiled at each other. It was indeed true. The creature bowed and said, ... |