“How sure are your scientists that this will work?” he asked.“Very sure. Please believe me. We won’t need to fight for resources much longer. We’ll have land. We’ll be able to grow things, live outside. Don’t you see, we can start all over.” Ralla didn’t bother to mask the pleading in her voice.“I do see. It’s all very interesting. Unlimited land, for everyone.”“Well, maybe not at first, but over the years I don’t see why not. As the ice caps are rebuilt, more and more land will become available.” Ralla was sure he looked interested. He had been lost in thought halfway through her speech about the Fountain, but she was sure he believed her. “Where is this initial tower going to be built?”“I’m not sure. I wasn’t briefed on that part of the project,” Ralla lied. He studied her for a moment, then nodded slowly. “We can contact my ship. They’ll fill you in on the details.”Oppai jolted out of his daze. “What do you mean? How can we contact your ship?”“We can send a signal out on a frequency they’ll be monitoring.
