It was well after eleven when Linda called and said to meet her and Barb in the cafeteria at noon. Ten feet from the cafeteria door, Steph asked if she might be excused and I asked her why.She said, “Other times that I've sat at tables while people were eating, I've noticed that they often seem uncomfortable. I've surmised that this is because I wasn't eating or drinking with them.""They get used to you, don't they?""Some apparently do, but others may not. Why not simply call me to attend if my presence seems necessary?"I looked her up and down once and said, “Whatever you want to do, ma'am, but I kind of like your presence."Steph smiled and said, “I know you do, Ed, and thank you.” Then she disappeared and spoke to me through my implant. “But I'm thinking of Linda and Barbara. You know where to reach me."I loaded a tray at the buffet line and joined Barbara and Linda at a table."Where's Stephanie?” asked Barbara."She had other plans. Did you two decide the fate of the world in there?
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