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From: Hobbeth Sent: 4/14/2006 3:57 PM
July 10, 2068; Anchorage, Alaska; 2:25 PM (10:25 AM July 11 on Tracy Island)
Lena's plane touched down at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport on time. When she disembarked, she was relieved to find that a man from Tracy Industries was waiting for her. It was the head of I&M there, himself, Anthony Cooper.
"Lena. It's good to meet you face-to-face, finally. Welcome to the 'City of Lights and Flowers," he said as he took her carry-on bag from her. "How was your flight? You don't look too tired."
She smiled at him as she replied, "Tank you, Tony. I'm a pretty good traveler, generally. And it was a smoot, comfortable flight. I even napped for a couple of hours."
"That's good; I wish I could sleep on planes, but I've never been able to. Now, your hotel is only a couple of miles from the offices, so after we get your other bag, we can either head there, then to the office, or vice versa."
"I don't have anotter bag; I'm only going to be here until Friday, and was able to pack what I needed into what you're carrying. Why don't we go to de office, so I can meet your people?"
He gave her an admiring look. "I wish you could show my wife how to pack; she needs two suitcases for an overnight stay across town." He grinned as he led the way to the curb.
She laughed. "Oh, I'm sure she's not dat bad."
He chuckled as they went outside to the limousine waiting for them at the curb. "Mr. Tracy insisted on it," he said when she protested that she didn't have to have such fine transportation. "And I must say that I'm enjoying it. I don't get to ride in a limo very often."
They got in and it took only 20 minutes to get to the building. Tony told the driver that he'd take Lena to her hotel, but the limo should pick her up the next morning at 8 AM. They went inside, where Lena was given an ID badge then headed up to the floor where Tony's office was.
There were six people on his staff, who were able to maintain the computer systems smoothly and efficiently. She was introduced to them, and told them, "I'm here to see how you do tings in dis neck of de woods and see if your procedures would work in any of de otter branches' I&M departments -- or vice versa. So basically I'll just be hanging around and watching, perhaps asking a few questions."
She chatted with them some more, watched them work, and talked to Tony in his office, seeing what his normal weekly schedule was like. It was very similar to her own, and they joked that they couldn't come up with a way to improve it in either city. Before she knew it, quitting time had come, and they were heading to his car.
As he drove her to the hotel, he suggested a few places she might like to see while she was in town, so her visit wouldn't be all business. "There are the Anchorage Museum of History and Fine Art, the Alaska Native Heritage Center, the Heritage Library, the Alaska Botanical Gardens. . ."
"Stop," she interrupted with a laugh. "All dose places sound wonderful and I'd love to visit dem, but I don't tink dat dere is enough time. Right now, all I want to tink about is a bite to eat, a hot bat and a good night's sleep."
He was contrite. "I'm sorry, Lena. I forgot that it's four hours later where you're from. You must be starving!"
"Not quite, but I am hungry. Can we stop someplace where I can get someting to eat in my room?"
"Of course. I know just the place. Not fast food, but good food, fast."
Twenty minutes later, he pulled up to her hotel. She took the food, her bag and purse and got out of the car after thanking him for all his help. She went inside and checked in. Half an hour later she was soaking in a hot bath, washing away the stresses of the day, and dining on some wonderful Chinese food.
98% pure evil...and loving every minute of it.
 
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