Chapter 124

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After school on Wednesday Amy and Eve were walking towards Chris Smith's place. Both were excited about the possibility that ELE might actually be stopped. But this also left Eve somewhat confused about what they should do.

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Eve: So, should we still help him campaign?

Amy: Well, I am. I still believe in freedom. Mason's still planning to take certain drastic measures.

Eve: It's just, he'll probably let up. People will calm down after ELE is stopped.

Amy: In my experience, dictators don't give up power. There's almost always a legitimate emergency, they claim they need temporary authority. Mason probably believes he's doing what's best for the people. But I prefer Chris Smith in congress to help curb his power. The Sons of Liberty would never attack civilians.

Eve: What if we lose the election?

Amy: Then the people have spoken. They'll have chosen temporary security over liberty. You've helped us, but a crackdown is coming. If you don't want any part of the group I'll understand.

Eve: So, if I leave, the Son of Liberty, you, won't be mad?

Amy: Never. I just hope you still want to be my girlfriend.

Eve: Absolutely. You're one of the few good things that's happenned to me in the last year.

Amy: Good, just checking.

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Over the next few weeks Eve noticed some developments. Although ELE would apparently be stopped the government was trying to buy private shelters. Supposedly it was just a precaution against future threats. Most people at Ravenwood believed Dole would sell their shelters now, it was really just a question of numbers. With the danger gone tensions around the globe died down. Some of the Israeli workers in Pakistan returned to Israel. Others decided to immigrate to America. Perhaps they were too ashamed to return home. Even in Sangala there was a cease-fire, negotiated in part by pope Peter II. Ofcourse fighting could start again. But for now at least, there was peace. The mandaory food rationing would likely end soon, but fr now it was still in effect. There were certain books, DVD's, that had become hard to get lately. Mostly things on Nostradamas, end times predictions. They were considered too dangerous for the average person to handle. Eve understood that these things might've helped motivate Samuel and his followers. But she didn't believe they should be banned. Mason hadn't blamed these things outright, but those who had these materials were suspect. RJ asked Eve to be one of his retailers to sell these books and DVD's to interested parties, she agreed.