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Date: Monday, January 30, 2068; Time: 8:15 a.m.; Place: Tracy Island

"Wow!"

Tyler Tracy gaped at the large cargo VTOLs that were coming in, one after another, all bearing the Tracy Industries logo on their sides. At that moment there were three sitting on the airstrip, one whole one that he could see from his vantage point on the Villa patio, another, half obscured by the rock face that stood between him and the airstrip, and another hidden completely from his view. As he watched, the hidden VTOL moved up and away from the Island, heading out towards the sea, and the one that was half hidden became wholly so. The one that was fully presented to his view now became truncated, and another one, which had been hovering and waiting for landing clearance settled down into the spot furthest from the rock face.

"Dad! Dad!" Tyler ran inside, his 9-year-old face a study in wonder and panic as he burst into the study. Several men, most wearing hard hats and uniforms bearing the logo of Tracy Industries' construction division, turned to look at the boy. Standing behind a desk strewn with plans and papers, was Tyler's adoptive father Jeff, who also glanced up at his son and said mildly, "Tyler, what's the rule about busting in here unannounced?"

Tyler immediately slowed himself, calmed himself, and replied, "Knock before entering, sir."

"You're right. Please remember it for next time. But since you're already in the room, what can I help you with?"

"Uh, nothing, Dad. I just wanted to tell you about all the VTOLs that were landing on the air strip."

Jeff's mouth twitched into a quirky grin. "As you can see, Ty, I'm well aware of those craft and the supplies and men that they carry. And to cool your curiosity, they are here to make renovations to the Cliff House. We are going to create small apartments in the existing space. Now, you'd better run along, son. School starts in..." Jeff looked at his watch. "... five minutes."

"Yes, sir." Tyler turned to leave.

"Oh, and Ty?"

"Yes, Dad?"

"The Cliff House is off-limits to you, Cherry, and Alex until further notice."

Tyler hung his head. He and his closest age siblings liked to play on the patio area there, except when whatever they were playing with went over the side. It was a long way down.

"Yes, sir."

The men in the room chuckled at Tyler's hangdog look as he left the room through the study, closing the ornate grille door quietly behind him. He headed for the schoolroom, on the same level but down the corridor a bit, and opened that door just as quietly. His mother, who also acted as his primary on-site teacher, looked up at him.

"Better sit down, Ty. Ms. Ellison is ready to start your English lesson."

Tyler sat down in front of one of the plasma screen computers and put in his earbuds, one with a microphone and one without. He booted the machine up, verbally commanding the computer to connect him with his satellite fourth grade class and soon he saw the smiling face and the dark cornrows of Ms. Abby Ellison, his teacher. It was still early in the school year, but so far he had had nothing to complain about with Ms. Ellison.

"G'day, Tyler. I hope you've had a good morning. Let's get started, shall we?"

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