Private Prague
Chapter 29

The Race Continues

"Huh..." Elma sighed as she sat down, "Prague, I'm exhausted.." she groaned and took off her high heels.

"Being with Protague the whole day helping him campaign does that." Prague commented and then walked up to her, "Say, when do you think I can look older?" he looked at his face.

"I don't know." Elma sighed, then turned on the television.

"Up in the polls is Candidate Protague Onnest." the news anchor said, "Who's sweeping victories in section 4 and 5 is causing a major scare for the other candidates. In second place is Gregory Hendrix, and third is Kassimir." she shuffled her papers, "We now turn to Blake for Spo-"

Elma grinned and turned off the television, "At least we won those two sections." she stretched and stood up, "We should be set for the week."

At that moment, Lin walked in, audibly arguing with Doug and Lao.

"You need to stop with these social media posts, Lin!" Doug growled angrily, "I'm tired of people blowing up my wall because of your outright lies!"

"Prague!" Lin called out to the android, "Help me. He's bullying me!" she nearly cried, but it was just a facade in order to get him on her side.

"I have seen what you posted on the media, Lin." Prague shook his head, "It cannot escape me."

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"Look, Protague, Imma let you finish but... Maurice had the best social policy of all time!" Gregory Hendrix said with a smug grin, "So... I really don't see how a Conservative can understand social constructs." he scoffed.

Protague grumbled and shook his head.

"Cat go your tongue, or are you chicken?" Gregory chuckled as he saw his opponent's lack of verbal action.

"Is this the person we want managing our money?" Elias Kassimir spoke, "The money that could go to free education and healthcare for all of us?" he bobbed his head and fixed his glasses.

Protague looked at Elma, who was in the front row in formal attire.

Elma grimaced, then looked at Protague, who nodded.

"I plan to construct a social plan that counts every last person in New LA as lawful citizens." a computer on Protague's podium spoke, stunning the opposition greatly.

"What the..." Gregory Hendrix heard the monotone computerized voice speak for Protague.

"I also plan on distributing the money fairly between health, education, and defense." the computer said, "Because we deserve better for our people."

The people in the crowds nodded and cheered.

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"I'm saying we have to build a wall!" Gregory incited the people in the debate, "Those indigens are going to eat us all up!"

The people were visibly perturbed.

"If we don't stop the flow of these intelligent indigens, the same thing that happened to us on Earth will happen again in Mira!" Gregory continued, "We must build a wall!"

"I think you are over exaggerating the threat." Protague's speaker said while Protague himself chuckled and shook his head, "These intelligent indigens do not have the military capability to take us over... from the inside or the outside."

"Says the one who needs a robot to speak for him." Gregory scoffed.

"Oh please." the computer spoke, "If you keep going down low with pitiful insults I think I shall have my go. The only reason we would ever need a wall in Mira is to hold back your terrible hair."

Protague laughed and bobbed his head cheerfully while the people roared in laughter.

Gregory Hendrix was not pleased.

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"After tonight's debate." the news anchorwoman reported through the television, "Each sector of New LA has gained an 8% increase of support for Candidate Protague Onnest, putting him in the lead of 6 sectors and in close second in the rest. Meanwhile, Elias Kassimir is in deep trouble due to his young voter base not coming out to vote for him, only supporting him with posts on social media sites."

"Sounds like someone I know." Doug chuckled and looked at Lin, who was fast asleep on Prague's shoulder.

"Ah... look how cute you two are." Elma smiled as she took off her scarf, "I can see why she would make you y-" she paused when Protague walked in.

Protague walked up to Prague, nodded, smiled, then extended his hand.

"No problem, Protague." Prague stood, causing Lin to fall on the sofa, and then shook the man's hand, "You are the best candidate for this position."

Protague nodded, then pulled out a small flier.

"What's this?" Prague took it and scanned it, "You... You found the parts to make me older?" he looked at his past self.

Prague gave a thumbs up.

"We wanted it to be a birthday suprise." Doug stood, "But we don't know your birthday."

"Good thing she's asleep, no?" Elma sighed as she looked at the slumbering Lin, "Or she would be quite upset."

"I would understand, she worked 5 years to get me like this." Prague said and turned back to Protague, "Protague... I accept.. but I feel as if I can't proceed with this directive unless I repay Lin back somehow."

"Like how, Prague, take her on a date?" Elma said coyly, "You know she would like that."

"A... date?" Prague looked confused, "Explain."

"It's when a dude takes out a girl to a place." Doug responded, "Usually with romantic stuff involved."

"But I am not romantically inclined to Lin." Prague muttered, "This date thing will be most counterproductive and paradox-"

"Oh be quiet." Elma grumbled, "Just take her out to eat, her favorite place is that French Restaurant."

"That five stars thing?" Doug grumbled, "Yeowch... say goodbye to your wallet, Prague... those guys will suck you bone dry." he grimaced.

"Yes, I looked up the prices." Prague nodded, then looked at Lin.

"But she did spend some of her life to save mine."

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